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Crafthole Wayside Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents the type of wayside cross that would have served religious and practical functions within the landscape, offering wayfarers a place for prayer or rest along routes of travel. The cross survives as a testament to medieval devotional practices and the Christianisation of the Cornish countryside, though like many such monuments it has experienced weathering and possible reconstruction over the centuries. Its preservation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as evidence of medieval religious life and landscape usage.
Medieval wayside cross at Crafthole is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010857. View the official record →
Crafthole Wayside Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010857.
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.
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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