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Fenton Pits Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in Cornwall. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, representing the class of wayside crosses that were characteristic features of the Cornish landscape from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses served both practical and devotional purposes, functioning as waymarkers and focal points for Christian observance. The cross remains in situ near Penburthen Farm, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and religious practice in the locality.
Fenton Pits Cross, 210m WSW of Penburthen Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012507. View the official record →
Fenton Pits Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012507.
Fenton Pits Cross, 210m WSW of Penburthen 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 1012507.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cyor's well house (5 km), Combined viaduct and aqueduct called Treffry Viaduct (5.8 km), Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux (7.3 km).
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