Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour crosses on St Michael's Mount

Four crosses on St Michael's Mount

England
List entry 1006656
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four crosses on St Michael's Mount is a group of stone crosses located on the tidal island off Marazion in Mount's Bay, Cornwall. The crosses date to the medieval period and form part of the sacred landscape associated with the Benedictine priory established on the mount. These monuments reflect the religious significance of the site, which has been a place of Christian pilgrimage and monastic activity since at least the twelfth century. The crosses represent typical examples of medieval wayside monuments that once marked processional routes or places of devotion within monastic precincts.

Four crosses on St Michael's Mount is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006656. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Four crosses on St Michael's Mount?

Four crosses on St Michael's Mount is a group of stone crosses located on the tidal island off Marazion in Mount's Bay, Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006656.

Who is responsible for protecting Four crosses on St Michael's Mount?

Four crosses on St Michael's Mount 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 1006656.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four crosses on St Michael's Mount?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tregurtha Downs mine complex (2.6 km), Early Christian memorial stone and cross slab in St Hilary's churchyard (3.8 km), Two wayside crosses in St Hilary's churchyard (3.8 km).

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