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Lantern cross and grave slab immediately south of St Bartholomew's Church is a medieval monument located in Cornwall, England. The lantern cross, a distinctive form of wayside cross with a pierced stone head characteristic of medieval Cornwall, dates from the medieval period and served both religious and practical functions as a marker and gathering point. The associated grave slab positioned to the south of the church represents typical medieval burial practice and contributes to the archaeological significance of the churchyard. Together, these monuments illustrate the religious and funerary landscape of medieval Cornwall and remain important examples of local stonework traditions.
Lantern cross and grave slab immediately south of St Bartholomew's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019677. View the official record →
Lantern cross and grave slab immediately south of St Bartholomew's Church is a medieval monument located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019677.
Lantern cross and grave slab immediately south of St Bartholomew's Church 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 1019677.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Tristan Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross, 75m north of Polscoe (7.7 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel (7.9 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel (7.9 km).
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