Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMawgan Cross early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft

Mawgan Cross early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft

England
List entry 1010852
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Mawgan Cross is a early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft located in Cornwall, England. The monument dates to the early medieval period and represents the class of stone crosses that served both commemorative and devotional functions in post-Roman Britain. The cross shaft exhibits characteristics typical of Cornish early Christian monuments, which often marked burial sites, territorial boundaries, or important waypoints in the landscape. Such stones are significant archaeological evidence for Christian practice and settlement patterns in the early medieval period in the south-west of England.

Mawgan Cross early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010852. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mawgan Cross early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft?

Mawgan Cross is a early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010852.

Who is responsible for protecting Mawgan Cross early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft?

Mawgan Cross early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 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 1010852.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mawgan Cross early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows between 200m and 730m north of Hayle Kimbra Pool (7.3 km), Medieval chapel enclosure 340m south east of Hendra Farm (7.5 km), Round barrow 500yds (460m) WNW of St Rumon's Church (8.4 km).

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