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Kerris Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in Cornwall, England. The monument consists of a stone cross shaft that survives in situ, representing the class of wayside crosses that were erected throughout Cornwall during the medieval period, typically serving as markers along routes, boundary points, or sites of local significance. The cross demonstrates the characteristic form of Cornish medieval stonework, though detailed documentation of its specific dimensions and any decorative features would require reference to the formal record held by the National Heritage List for England. Its survival to the present day contributes to the archaeological evidence for medieval settlement patterns and religious or administrative practices in the locality.
Kerris Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004491. View the official record →
Kerris Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004491.
Kerris Cross 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 1004491.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Prehistoric entrance grave 900m north west of Tregiffian Farm (3 km), Bowl barrow 300m south west of the Merry Maidens Stone Circle (3.1 km), Boskenna Cross (3.4 km).
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