Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross at Crafthole

Medieval wayside cross at Crafthole

England
List entry 1010857
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval wayside cross at Crafthole is a stone cross of medieval date located in Cornwall, England. Wayside crosses of this type served important functions within the medieval landscape, marking routes, boundaries, and significant locations for travellers and pilgrims. The monument survives as a testament to religious practice and spatial organisation in medieval Cornwall, where such crosses were established throughout the countryside as focal points for devotion and navigation.

Medieval wayside cross at Crafthole is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010857. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval wayside cross at Crafthole?

The Medieval wayside cross at Crafthole is a stone cross of medieval date located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010857.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross at Crafthole?

Medieval wayside cross at Crafthole 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 1010857.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecot 520m north-east of Whitsand Bay Hotel (0.2 km), Stump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton (0.9 km), Round on Berry Down (1.7 km).

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