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St Cleer churchyard cross is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of St Cleer parish church in Cornwall. The cross dates from the medieval period and represents a category of ecclesiastical monuments that were commonly erected in churchyards throughout England during the Middle Ages, serving functions both devotional and practical in the life of the parish community. The structure survives as a testament to the religious and social importance of such monuments in medieval Cornwall, where churchyard crosses marked sacred space and facilitated outdoor worship and gathering.
Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014020. View the official record →
St Cleer churchyard cross is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of St Cleer parish church in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014020.
Medieval churchyard cross in St Cleer 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 1014020.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a medieval boundary dyke 220m east of Golitha House (2.1 km), Culverland Cross in St Martin's churchyard to the north west of the church (3.8 km), Tencreek Cross in St Martin's churchyard 3.5m south east of the church (3.8 km).
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