Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCrylla Cross, 180m south-west of Crylla Farm

Crylla Cross, 180m south-west of Crylla Farm

England
List entry 1007758
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Crylla Cross is a Cornish wayside cross of medieval date, located in the parish of St Columb in Cornwall. The monument stands approximately 180 metres south-west of Crylla Farm and represents one of the surviving examples of the stone crosses that marked important routes and boundaries throughout medieval Cornwall. The cross is of the characteristic Cornish type, with a roughly dressed shaft and head carved from local stone. Such crosses served both practical functions as waymarkers and spiritual purposes within the Christian landscape of the medieval period.

Crylla Cross, 180m south-west of Crylla Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007758. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Crylla Cross, 180m south-west of Crylla Farm?

Crylla Cross is a Cornish wayside cross of medieval date, located in the parish of St Columb in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007758.

Who is responsible for protecting Crylla Cross, 180m south-west of Crylla Farm?

Crylla Cross, 180m south-west of Crylla Farm 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 1007758.

What other scheduled monuments are near Crylla Cross, 180m south-west of Crylla Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard (5.7 km), Churchyard cross and three wayside crosses in St Neot churchyard (5.7 km), Culverland Cross in St Martin's churchyard to the north west of the church (6.2 km).

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