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Laneast Downs wayside cross is a medieval stone cross standing on high moorland approximately 270 metres south-south-west of High Hall Farm in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the class of wayside crosses that served both practical and spiritual functions within the rural landscape, likely marking routes, boundaries, or sites of devotional significance. The cross survives as a substantial upright stone structure characteristic of Cornish medieval crosses, though its exact original form and any sculptural detail would depend upon the state of preservation of this particular example. Such crosses are valuable archaeological indicators of medieval land use, settlement patterns, and the organisation of religious practice in remote upland areas of Cornwall.
Medieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs, 270m SSW of High Hall Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007954. View the official record →
Laneast Downs wayside cross is a medieval stone cross standing on high moorland approximately 270 metres south-south-west of High Hall Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007954.
Medieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs, 270m SSW of High Hall 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 1007954.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Platform cairn 667m ENE of Trewortha Farm (10.1 km), Round cairn 645m ENE of Trewortha Farm (10.1 km), Round cairn with central cist 970m ENE of Trewortha Farm (10.1 km).
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