Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval churchyard cross in Michaelstow churchyard

Medieval churchyard cross in Michaelstow churchyard

England
List entry 1014018
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Michaelstow churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St Michael's Church near Bodmin in Cornwall. The cross dates to the medieval period and survives as a substantial stone structure typical of the churchyard crosses that served as focal points for parish life and religious observance in medieval communities. Such crosses functioned as gathering places and served liturgical purposes within the ecclesiastical landscape. The monument remains an important example of medieval religious architecture and continues to form part of the historic fabric of the churchyard setting.

Medieval churchyard cross in Michaelstow churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014018. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval churchyard cross in Michaelstow churchyard?

Michaelstow churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St Michael's Church near Bodmin in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014018.

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

Medieval churchyard cross in Michaelstow 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 1014018.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as Council Barrow (8.8 km), Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow, 130m SSE of Pencarrow House (8.9 km), Iron Age defended settlement called Penhargard Castle (9.2 km).

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