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St Melaine's churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Melaine's Church in Cornwall. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of the ecclesiastical stonework characteristic of Cornish parishes during the Middle Ages. Such churchyard crosses typically served ceremonial and communal functions within the parish, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for religious gatherings and processions. The cross survives as a testament to the enduring religious landscape of medieval Cornwall and its material Christian heritage.
Churchyard cross in St Melaine's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018697. View the official record →
St Melaine's churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Melaine's Church in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018697.
Churchyard cross in St Melaine's churchyard 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 1018697.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 280m NNW of Southernwood (2.3 km), Wayside cross 240m north west of Higher Predannack Farm (2.3 km), Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (3.3 km).
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