Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath, 60m north west of the church

Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath, 60m north west of the church

England
List entry 1016155
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1016155
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.01 hectares
Grid reference
SX 06372 80639
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath is a medieval monument situated approximately sixty metres north-west of the parish church. The cross dates to the medieval period and stands as an example of the stone crosses that were commonly erected in Cornish churchyards during the Middle Ages, serving both spiritual and communal functions. The monument exhibits the physical character typical of such crosses, with a stone shaft and head, though the precise details of its decorative or sculptural features reflect the traditions of Cornish cross-carving. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important surviving example of medieval ecclesiastical and monumental practice in Cornwall.

Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath, 60m north west of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016155. View the official record →

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What is Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath, 60m north west of the church?

Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath is a medieval monument situated approximately sixty metres north-west of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016155.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath, 60m north west of the church?

Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath, 60m north west 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 1016155.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath, 60m north west of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric standing stone, medieval wayside cross and cross base and post-medieval guide post at Longstone (7.3 km), Cross head N of Tregony Farm (7.3 km), Medieval wayside cross in St Mabyn churchyard (7.7 km).

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The bedrock under Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath, 60m north west of the church

Churchyard cross in the cemetery at St Teath, 60m north west of the church stands on Middle Devonian (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Middle Devonian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.