Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross base 550m WNW of Lanhadron Farm

Medieval wayside cross base 550m WNW of Lanhadron Farm

England
List entry 1007952
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval wayside cross base located 550 metres west-northwest of Lanhadron Farm is a stone monument of the medieval period that served as a marker along a travelled route in Cornwall. The surviving element comprises the base or socket stone of what was originally a complete wayside cross, a common feature of the medieval landscape that functioned both as a directional aid and religious monument for travellers. Such crosses typically marked important pathways, parish boundaries, or locations of devotional significance throughout medieval England and Wales. The structure's survival as a fragmentary base represents a typical pattern of attrition among these monuments, many of which lost their upper shaft sections through deliberate demolition during the Reformation or through simple weathering and decay over centuries.

Medieval wayside cross base 550m WNW of Lanhadron Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007952. View the official record →

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What is Medieval wayside cross base 550m WNW of Lanhadron Farm?

The Medieval wayside cross base located 550 metres west-northwest of Lanhadron Farm is a stone monument of the medieval period that served as a marker along a travelled route in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007952.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross base 550m WNW of Lanhadron Farm?

Medieval wayside cross base 550m WNW of Lanhadron Farm 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 1007952.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross base 550m WNW of Lanhadron Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 35m south of Heligan House (1.7 km), Medieval cross base at St Ewe (2.1 km), Wayside cross at Beacon Cross, 265m east of Lanuah (2.2 km).

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