Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE of the church

Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE of the church

England
List entry 1014856
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England
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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 ten metres to the south-east of the church building itself. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents the type of religious monument commonly erected in parish churchyards, serving both spiritual and practical functions within the community. The structure survives as a testament to medieval devotional practices and the importance of such crosses as focal points for prayer and procession within the ecclesiastical landscape of medieval Cornwall. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1014856.

Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014856. View the official record →

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What is Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE of the church?

A medieval wayside cross is a stone monument located in the churchyard of St Ivo's Church in Cornwall, positioned approximately ten metres to the south-east of the church building itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014856.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE of the church?

Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE 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 1014856.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 10m ESE of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross in St Ivo's churchyard, 0.3m south 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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