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The churchyard cross in St Petroc's churchyard is a medieval monument situated approximately three metres south of the church building. Dating to the medieval period, the cross represents a significant example of parish ecclesiastical infrastructure, typical of crosses erected in churchyards throughout Cornwall and the broader southwest of England. The monument survives as a substantial stone structure, reflecting the craftsmanship and religious devotion characteristic of medieval communities. Such crosses functioned as focal points for outdoor worship, processions, and gatherings within the sacred space of the churchyard.
Churchyard cross in St Petroc's churchyard, 3m south of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014215. View the official record →
The churchyard cross in St Petroc's churchyard is a medieval monument situated approximately three metres south of the church building. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014215.
Churchyard cross in St Petroc's churchyard, 3m 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 1014215.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three round barrows on St Issey Beacon, Trelow Downs, 960m north east of Little Pennatillies (7.1 km), The Nine Maidens stone alignment, The Fiddler standing stone and two Bronze Age round barrows (7.6 km), Four round barrows 400m south east of Little Trewinnick Farm (7.7 km).
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