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

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

England
List entry 1015459
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Clement's churchyard in Cornwall contains an Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross that represents an important survival of post-Roman Christian material culture in the Southwest. The monument dates to the early medieval period, reflecting the establishment and consolidation of Christianity across Cornwall following the end of Roman rule. Such stones served dual functions as both memorials to the deceased and as markers of Christian sacred space within or adjacent to burial grounds. The physical form and inscriptional evidence, where present, contribute to understanding the development of Christian practice and commemoration in early medieval Cornwall.

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 churchyard in Cornwall contains an Early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross that represents an important survival of post-Roman Christian material culture in the Southwest. 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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