Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs, 270m SSW of High Hall Farm

Medieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs, 270m SSW of High Hall Farm

England
List entry 1007954
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Medieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs is a standing stone monument of medieval date situated approximately 270 metres south-south-west of High Hall Farm in Cornwall. Such crosses typically served as markers along routes of travel and pilgrimage, or as focal points for local communities, and would have formed part of the landscape infrastructure of medieval parishes. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England with entry number 1007954, reflecting its historical significance to the understanding of medieval settlement and communication patterns in this region 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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs, 270m SSW of High Hall Farm?

The Medieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs is a standing stone monument of medieval date situated 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs, 270m SSW of High Hall Farm?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross on Laneast Downs, 270m SSW of High Hall Farm?

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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