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The wayside cross base, situated approximately ten metres south of Gunwalloe church, is a medieval monument that represents the tradition of cross-marking significant locations in the Cornish landscape. The structure consists of the base and lower shaft of what was originally a complete wayside cross, now surviving as a substantial stone remnant. Dating to the medieval period, such crosses typically marked routes of pilgrimage or processional importance, served as meeting points, or demarcated parish boundaries. This example preserves evidence of medieval stonework and continues to anchor the religious and ceremonial geography of the Gunwalloe locality, which centred on the nearby parish church.
Medieval wayside cross base, 10m south of Gunwalloe church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015627. View the official record →
The wayside cross base, situated approximately ten metres south of Gunwalloe church, is a medieval monument that represents the tradition of cross-marking significant locations in the Cornish landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015627.
Medieval wayside cross base, 10m south of Gunwalloe 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 1015627.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 280m NNW of Southernwood (3.5 km), Wayside cross 240m north west of Higher Predannack Farm (3.6 km), Bowl barrow 470m north of Ruan Pool (5.6 km).
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