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The Medieval cross base at St Ewe is a stone monument of medieval date located in the parish of St Ewe in Cornwall. The structure comprises a base or pedestal that would originally have supported a cross shaft, a common feature of medieval parishes throughout the West Country. Such cross bases typically date from the medieval period and served both religious and communal functions, often marking the centre of settlement or serving as a focus for parish gatherings. The base remains in situ as evidence of medieval parochial organisation and the religious landscape of the region.
Medieval cross base at St Ewe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010849. View the official record →
The Medieval cross base at St Ewe is a stone monument of medieval date located in the parish of St Ewe in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010849.
Medieval cross base at St Ewe 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 1010849.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross at Beacon Cross, 265m east of Lanuah (0.8 km), Wayside cross 35m south of Heligan House (2.2 km), Fair Cross, 420m WNW of Tregidgeo Farm (2.5 km).
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