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Fish Cross is a standing cross located immediately east of the Town Hall in Cornwall, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents an important example of the stone crosses that once served administrative and commercial functions in Cornish towns. The cross stands as a testament to the historical significance of its location as a marketplace or gathering point, with the fish trade or market suggested by its name. As a scheduled ancient monument, it retains archaeological importance as evidence of medieval urban settlement patterns and civic infrastructure in Cornwall.
Fish Cross: standing cross immediately east of the Town Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020451. View the official record →
Fish Cross is a standing cross located immediately east of the Town Hall in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020451.
Fish Cross: standing cross immediately east of the Town Hall 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 1020451.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round 240m south east of Norways Farm (5.1 km), Cliff castle on Rosemullion Head (6.7 km), Wayside cross at Nanjarrow (6.8 km).
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