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St Mylor churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Mylor Church near Falmouth in Cornwall. The cross survives as a substantial example of a Cornish churchyard cross, a monument type that typically dates from the medieval period, though many were subject to later repairs and modifications. The monument comprises a stone shaft and head, characteristic of crosses erected in association with parish churches throughout medieval Cornwall. Such crosses served liturgical and processional functions within the life of the medieval parish and represent an important category of surviving medieval stonework in the county.
Churchyard cross in St Mylor churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015065. View the official record →
St Mylor churchyard cross is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Mylor Church near Falmouth in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015065.
Churchyard cross in St Mylor 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 1015065.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in St Peter's churchyard, Flushing (1.8 km), Jewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden (2.9 km), Pendennis peninsula fortifications (3.1 km).
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