Scheduled MonumentsEnglandHolyway Cross, 550m east of Hicksmill

Holyway Cross, 550m east of Hicksmill

England
List entry 1007953
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Holyway Cross is a medieval wayside cross located approximately 550 metres east of Hicksmill in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the class of stone crosses that once marked routes and boundaries throughout the Cornish landscape. Such crosses typically served religious and practical functions, guiding travellers and marking significant waypoints along established paths. The cross survives as a testament to medieval stone working practices and the religious landscape of medieval Cornwall.

Holyway Cross, 550m east of Hicksmill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007953. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Holyway Cross, 550m east of Hicksmill?

Holyway Cross is a medieval wayside cross located approximately 550 metres east of Hicksmill in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007953.

Who is responsible for protecting Holyway Cross, 550m east of Hicksmill?

Holyway Cross, 550m east of Hicksmill 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 1007953.

What other scheduled monuments are near Holyway Cross, 550m east of Hicksmill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric regular aggregate field system with two incorporated stone hut circles 850m north-east of Siblyback Farm (9.7 km), Earlier Prehistoric hillfort, two cairns, medieval pound and adjacent Prehistoric field systems, hut circles and transhumance huts on Stowe's Hill (9.8 km), Deserted medieval settlement 650m north-east of Siblyback Farm (9.9 km).

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