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The Churchyard cross shaft and base in St Stephen's churchyard is a medieval monument of the tenth to twelfth century, characteristic of the period when such crosses served as focal points in Christian burial grounds across Cornwall. Located three metres south of the church itself, the surviving elements comprise a stone base and shaft, which would have originally supported a head or cap now lost to time. The cross stands as evidence of the ecclesiastical significance of the site and reflects the widespread practice of erecting crosses in churchyards during the medieval period, where they functioned as markers of sacred space and gathering points for the community.
Churchyard cross shaft and base in St Stephen's churchyard, 3m south of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018695. View the official record →
The Churchyard cross shaft and base in St Stephen's churchyard is a medieval monument of the tenth to twelfth century, characteristic of the period when such crosses served as focal points in Christian burial grounds across Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018695.
Churchyard cross shaft and base in St Stephen'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 1018695.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill, 400m south of Grampound (5.5 km), Fair Cross, 420m WNW of Tregidgeo Farm (6 km), Golden Camp hillfort (6.8 km).
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