Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross base 30m south of St Merryn's Church

Cross base 30m south of St Merryn's Church

England
List entry 1019448
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross base 30m south of St Merryn's Church is a fragmentary stone monument of medieval date located in the parish of St Merryn, Cornwall. The surviving element consists of a stone base that originally supported a cross shaft, typical of the wayside and churchyard crosses that were erected throughout medieval Cornwall, particularly during the later medieval period. Such monuments served both religious and practical functions within parish communities, marking significant locations and serving as meeting points or boundary markers. The base represents the remains of what would have been a complete stone cross, of which many examples survive in varying states of preservation across the county.

Cross base 30m south of St Merryn's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019448. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross base 30m south of St Merryn's Church?

Cross base 30m south of St Merryn's Church is a fragmentary stone monument of medieval date located in the parish of St Merryn, Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019448.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross base 30m south of St Merryn's Church?

Cross base 30m south of St Merryn's 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 1019448.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross base 30m south of St Merryn's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut circle settlement and round called Trevisker Round at Trevisker School (5.6 km), Seven round barrows and a ring barrow on Bear's Downs and Denzell Downs, 850m north east of Higher Denzell (6.6 km), Four round barrows 400m south east of Little Trewinnick Farm (6.6 km).

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