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Lesquite Cross is a granite wayside cross located in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period and stands as an example of the type of stone crosses that marked routes and boundaries throughout Cornwall during the Middle Ages. The cross is situated approximately 160 metres north-north-west of Lesquite Farm and remains a significant element of the local medieval landscape. Its preservation within the Cornish countryside reflects the enduring presence of Christian devotional and navigational markers that characterised the medieval period in the region.
Lesquite Cross, 160m NNW of Lesquite Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010861. View the official record →
Lesquite Cross is a granite wayside cross located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010861.
Lesquite Cross, 160m NNW of Lesquite 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 1010861.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cyor's well house (4.8 km), Medieval wayside cross 300m NW of Trevorry Farm (4.9 km), Combined viaduct and aqueduct called Treffry Viaduct (5.6 km).
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