Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross at Blisland

Medieval wayside cross at Blisland

England
List entry 1010842
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval wayside cross at Blisland is a stone cross of medieval date located in the parish of Blisland in Cornwall. The monument stands as evidence of the network of wayside crosses that marked routes and served devotional purposes in medieval Cornwall, though the exact date of its construction remains uncertain within the medieval period. The cross represents the type of community or parish marker common to the region during the Middle Ages, reflecting the religious landscape of pre-Reformation Cornwall.

Medieval wayside cross at Blisland is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010842. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval wayside cross at Blisland?

The Medieval wayside cross at Blisland is a stone cross of medieval date located in the parish of Blisland in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010842.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross at Blisland?

Medieval wayside cross at Blisland 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 1010842.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross at Blisland?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carminow Cross, south east of Bodmin (7.6 km), Ornamented cross shaft at Glynn (8.5 km), Wayside cross 55m north east of Laninval House (9.1 km).

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