Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill, 400m south of Grampound

Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill, 400m south of Grampound

England
List entry 1007962
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 400 metres south of Grampound in Cornwall. The structure consists of the surviving stone base or shaft of a cross that would have stood beside a medieval routeway, serving as a waymarker and focal point for local religious devotion. Such wayside crosses, typically dating from the medieval period, were common features of the Cornish landscape and often marked significant routes, parish boundaries, or places of local importance. The monument is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1007962.

Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill, 400m south of Grampound is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007962. View the official record →

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What is Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill, 400m south of Grampound?

The Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill is a scheduled ancient monument located approximately 400 metres south of Grampound in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007962.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill, 400m south of Grampound?

Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill, 400m south of Grampound 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 1007962.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross base on Creed Hill, 400m south of Grampound?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Golden Camp hillfort (1.4 km), Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield (2.9 km), Round 500m west of Parkengear Farm (3.6 km).

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