Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church

Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church

England
List entry 1014007
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard is a stone cross monument located approximately ten metres west of the parish church of St Protus and St Hyacinth. The cross dates from the medieval period and represents a common form of religious monument found in Cornish churchyards, serving both spiritual and practical functions within the local community. The monument survives as a testament to devotional practices and the landscape of medieval parish churches in Cornwall, preserving evidence of medieval stonework traditions in the region.

Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014007. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church?

The medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard is a stone cross monument located approximately ten metres west of the parish church of St Protus and St Hyacinth. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014007.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church?

Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the 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 1014007.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross in Blisland churchyard, 10m west of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ornamented cross shaft at Glynn (8.3 km), Four bowl barrows north of Greymare Farm, forming part of a round barrow cemetery (9.5 km), Multi-span bridge known as Respryn Bridge (9.6 km).

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