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Quethiock churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of the parish church in Quethiock, Cornwall. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that commonly marked the sacred space of parish churchyards throughout medieval England. Such crosses typically served both practical and spiritual functions, demarcating the consecrated ground and providing a focal point for outdoor devotions and gatherings within the churchyard. The monument survives as evidence of medieval parochial organisation and the material culture of Christian worship in rural Cornwall during the Middle Ages.
Medieval churchyard cross in Quethiock churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014549. View the official record →
Quethiock churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of the parish church in Quethiock, Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014549.
Medieval churchyard cross in Quethiock 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 1014549.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south of the church (2.5 km), Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE of the church (2.5 km), Iron Age defended settlement at Padderbury Top (3.7 km).
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