Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south of the church

Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south of the church

England
List entry 1014014
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1014014
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0 hectares
Grid reference
SX 30938 67146
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

A Medieval wayside cross is a stone monument located in the churchyard of St Ivo's Church in Cornwall, positioned approximately 0.3 metres south of the church building. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of the religious monuments that were commonly erected near parish churches throughout Cornwall during the Middle Ages. Such wayside crosses typically served both spiritual and practical functions, marking sacred space and potentially serving as gathering points for parishioners or pilgrims. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under list entry 1014014, securing its status as an ancient monument of archaeological and historical importance.

Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014014. View the official record →

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What is Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south of the church?

A Medieval wayside cross is a stone monument located in the churchyard of St Ivo's Church in Cornwall, positioned approximately 0.3 metres south of the church building. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014014.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south of the church?

Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south 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 1014014.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE of the church (0 km), Medieval churchyard cross in Quethiock churchyard (2.5 km), Slight univallate hillfort called Cadson Bury (3.4 km).

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The bedrock under Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south of the church

Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south of the church stands on Upper Devonian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Late Devonian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.