Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross at Castle Hill, 740m north east of Bodmin parish church

Medieval wayside cross at Castle Hill, 740m north east of Bodmin parish church

England
List entry 1008168
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval wayside cross at Castle Hill is a stone cross monument located approximately 740 metres north east of Bodmin parish church in Cornwall. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents the type of wayside crosses that once marked routes and served community functions in Devon and Cornwall. The monument survives as a listed ancient monument, recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1008168. Such crosses typically functioned as meeting points, preaching stations, or markers along established pathways, and their preservation contributes to understanding medieval settlement patterns and religious practice in south west England.

Medieval wayside cross at Castle Hill, 740m north east of Bodmin parish church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008168. View the official record →

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What is Medieval wayside cross at Castle Hill, 740m north east of Bodmin parish church?

Medieval wayside cross at Castle Hill is a stone cross monument located approximately 740 metres north east of Bodmin parish church in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008168.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross at Castle Hill, 740m north east of Bodmin parish church?

Medieval wayside cross at Castle Hill, 740m north east of Bodmin parish church 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 1008168.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross at Castle Hill, 740m north east of Bodmin parish church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earlier prehistoric hillfort, stone hut circle settlement and field system at Helman Tor (6.1 km), Restormel Castle: motte, bailey and shell keep (6.6 km), Roman fort, annexes and temporary camp, 290m south-west of Restormel Farm (6.8 km).

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