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Callington churchyard cross is a medieval monument situated within the churchyard of the parish church in Callington, Cornwall. The cross represents the type of ornamental or processional monument commonly erected in English churchyards during the medieval period, serving both liturgical and communal functions. Such crosses typically comprised a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, though the current state and specific architectural details of the Callington example reflect centuries of use and weathering. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and remains an important testimony to medieval religious practice and the material culture of the Callington parish.
Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014017. View the official record →
Callington churchyard cross is a medieval monument situated within the churchyard of the parish church in Callington, Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014017.
Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard 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 1014017.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henge 315m north west of Westcott (1.6 km), Dupath holy well, 45m NNE of Dupath Farm (1.7 km), Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge (2.6 km).
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