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Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church

England
List entry 1015059
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1015059
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.01 hectares
Grid reference
SW 38037 22197
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard is a medieval stone cross located approximately ten metres south of the church building. The monument consists of a cross head mounted upon a stepped stone base, characteristic of Cornish churchyard crosses from the medieval period. The cross represents a significant example of religious monumental sculpture within the parish and would have served both liturgical and commemorative functions within the churchyard setting. Such crosses are typical features of medieval Cornish parishes and reflect the sustained importance of St Levan as an ecclesiastical site throughout the Middle Ages.

Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015059. View the official record →

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What is Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church?

Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard is a medieval stone cross located approximately ten metres south of the church building. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015059.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church?

Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1015059.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m north east of the church (0 km), Cross 150m south west of Rospletha (0.2 km), Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel (0.3 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Wayside cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m north east of the church
0 km
Cross 150m south west of Rospletha
0.2 km
Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel
0.3 km
Medieval chapel and hermitage called St Levan's Chapel
0.3 km
Porthgwarra Ullies
1 km
Promontory fort known as Treryn Dinas
1.7 km
Round cairn 160m north east of Bosistow Island
2.5 km
Promontory fort at Carn Les Boel
2.6 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church

Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Carboniferous To Permian, bedrock that formed in the Permian. The rock here is felsic-rock.

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