Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown

Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown

England
List entry 1014008
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown is a stone cross of medieval date positioned within the churchyard of this Cornish parish church. Churchyard crosses of this type served important functions within medieval ecclesiastical and community life, often marking focal points for outdoor worship, gatherings, and processional routes. The cross demonstrates the continued significance of St Bruerdus as a centre of Christian practice through the medieval period and represents a form of monumental expression common to Cornish churchyards during the later medieval centuries.

Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014008. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown?

The Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown is a stone cross of medieval date positioned within the churchyard of this Cornish parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014008.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown?

Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown 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 1014008.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval churchyard cross 20m south of the Church of St Bruerdus, Churchtown?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lantern cross 60m north east of Lancarffe (8.5 km), An early Christian memorial stone at Lancarffe (8.5 km), Churchyard cross in Cardinham churchyard, 5m south of the church (9 km).

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