Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFour Hole Cross, 200m north of Lord's Waste Farm

Four Hole Cross, 200m north of Lord's Waste Farm

England
List entry 1016286
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Four Hole Cross is a medieval wayside cross located near Lord's Waste Farm in Cornwall. The monument derives its distinctive name from the four holes pierced through its shaft, a feature of uncertain but likely medieval origin. As a wayside cross, it would have served practical and devotional purposes within the local landscape, potentially marking a route or serving as a focal point for the community. The cross represents the type of stone marker that characterised medieval Cornwall's settlement and communication patterns.

Four Hole Cross, 200m north of Lord's Waste Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Four Hole Cross, 200m north of Lord's Waste Farm?

Four Hole Cross is a medieval wayside cross located near Lord's Waste Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016286.

Who is responsible for protecting Four Hole Cross, 200m north of Lord's Waste Farm?

Four Hole Cross, 200m north of Lord's Waste 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 1016286.

What other scheduled monuments are near Four Hole Cross, 200m north of Lord's Waste Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Animal pound called Crowpound (7.2 km), Churchyard cross and three wayside crosses in St Neot churchyard (7.3 km), Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard (7.3 km).

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