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Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard

England
List entry 1015459
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1015459
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.01 hectares
Grid reference
SW 85067 43866
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Clement's wayside cross is an Early Christian memorial stone and cross monument located in the churchyard at St Clement in Cornwall. The monument dates from the Early Christian period, reflecting the religious traditions of medieval Cornwall when such carved stones served both commemorative and devotional functions within ecclesiastical landscapes. The cross exemplifies the type of stone marker commonly erected in churchyards during this era, combining practical memorialisation with spiritual significance for the local Christian community. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of Cornwall's early medieval Christian heritage.

Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015459. View the official record →

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What is Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard?

St Clement's wayside cross is an Early Christian memorial stone and cross monument located in the churchyard at St Clement in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015459.

Who is responsible for protecting Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard?

Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard 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 1015459.

What other scheduled monuments are near Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in Feock churchyard (6 km), Round 390m north east of Carwarthen (6.3 km), Dingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm (7.1 km).

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Civil War
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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Churchyard cross in Feock churchyard
6 km
Round 390m north east of Carwarthen
6.3 km
Dingerein Castle small multivallate hillfort and annexe, 240m north west of Curgurrel Farm
7.1 km
Veryan Castle multiple enclosure fort and annexe 500m south west of Churchtown Farm
7.7 km
Carne Beacon round barrow 320m north of Carne Farm
8.1 km
Holy well 80m east of St Just Church
8.2 km
Wayside cross in St Gerran's churchyard
9 km
D-day landing craft maintenance site at Mylor harbour
9 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard

Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard stands on Middle Devonian (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Middle Devonian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross in St Clement's churchyard

Battle of Lostwithiel 31 August - 1 September 1644Battle (1644) · ~17.3 milesBattle of Lostwithiel 21 August 1644Battle (1644) · ~19.8 miles
Domesday entry for Moresk, Cornwall →
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