Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross at Lockengate

Medieval wayside cross at Lockengate

England
List entry 1007959
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lockengate Wayside Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument represents a characteristic form of rural religious marker from the medieval period, when such crosses served as focal points for worship, meeting places, and directional markers along important routes through the landscape. The structure survives as a testament to the enduring religious culture of medieval Cornwall and its material expression in the built environment, though the specific details of its construction date and architectural features remain documented in the heritage record under its official designation.

Medieval wayside cross at Lockengate is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007959. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval wayside cross at Lockengate?

Lockengate Wayside Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007959.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross at Lockengate?

Medieval wayside cross at Lockengate 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 1007959.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Combined viaduct and aqueduct called Treffry Viaduct (4.8 km), Platform cairn 180m northwest of Hensbarrow Farm (5.6 km), Small multivallate hillfort 230m south-east of Great Prideaux (6.3 km).

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