Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard

Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard

England
List entry 1014017
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard is a stone cross of medieval date located within the churchyard of St Andrew's Church in Callington, Cornwall. Such crosses served as focal points for parochial gatherings and religious observances, and this example represents a category of monument commonly found in English churchyards from the medieval period onwards. The structure exhibits the characteristic form typical of West Country churchyard crosses of its era. The cross remains a significant local heritage asset and testament to the ecclesiastical life of medieval Callington.

Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014017. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard?

The Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard is a stone cross of medieval date located within the churchyard of St Andrew's Church in Callington, Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014017.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval churchyard cross in Callington churchyard?

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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