Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross Putty, medieval wayside cross-base 70m south east of Bosworgey Cottage

Cross Putty, medieval wayside cross-base 70m south east of Bosworgey Cottage

England
List entry 1017641
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross Putty is a medieval wayside cross-base located approximately seventy metres south-east of Bosworgey Cottage in Cornwall. The monument consists of the stone base or plinth of a wayside cross, a common feature of the medieval landscape that served various functions including waymarking, assembly points, and sites of local significance. The cross dates to the medieval period, though the upper shaft and head have been lost, leaving only the base structure visible today. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents evidence of the religious and social infrastructure that characterised medieval Cornish settlements and their surrounding territories.

Cross Putty, medieval wayside cross-base 70m south east of Bosworgey Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017641. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross Putty, medieval wayside cross-base 70m south east of Bosworgey Cottage?

Cross Putty is a medieval wayside cross-base located approximately seventy metres south-east of Bosworgey Cottage in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017641.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross Putty, medieval wayside cross-base 70m south east of Bosworgey Cottage?

Cross Putty, medieval wayside cross-base 70m south east of Bosworgey Cottage 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 1017641.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross Putty, medieval wayside cross-base 70m south east of Bosworgey Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 670m and 775m north west of Homer Downs (9.7 km), Prehistoric long barrow and four round barrows 580m and 750m south west of Mitchell Farm (10.1 km), Bowl barrow 570m south of Mitchell Farm (10.2 km).

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