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Dunheved Cross is a medieval wayside cross located near Launceston in Cornwall. The monument stands as a surviving example of the stone crosses that marked routes and boundaries throughout medieval Devon and Cornwall, serving both practical and devotional functions for travellers. The cross dates from the medieval period, though its precise construction date remains uncertain without definitive archaeological investigation or documentary evidence. Its preservation near Launceston Hospital represents one of the relatively few intact medieval crosses remaining in the locality.
Dunheved Cross, 80m west of Launceston Hospital is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010855. View the official record →
Dunheved Cross is a medieval wayside cross located near Launceston in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010855.
Dunheved Cross, 80m west of Launceston Hospital 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 1010855.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval hall and St Mary Magdalene's Chapel at Trecarrell (5.5 km), Round called Killabury (5.9 km), Hilltop enclosure 330m south of Hardstone Cottage (6.2 km).
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