Scheduled MonumentsEnglandNancor Cross, 400m north west of Nancor

Nancor Cross, 400m north west of Nancor

England
List entry 1016284
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Nancor Cross is a Cornish wayside cross located approximately 400 metres north west of Nancor in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such crosses served as markers along routes of travel and pilgrimage, as well as focal points for local communities. The cross exhibits the characteristic features of Cornish medieval stone crosses, though its current state of preservation should be noted from any site record documentation. Like many surviving examples from Cornwall, it represents an important survival of medieval devotional and administrative landscape features.

Nancor Cross, 400m north west of Nancor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016284. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nancor Cross, 400m north west of Nancor?

Nancor Cross is a Cornish wayside cross located approximately 400 metres north west of Nancor in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016284.

Who is responsible for protecting Nancor Cross, 400m north west of Nancor?

Nancor Cross, 400m north west of Nancor 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 1016284.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nancor Cross, 400m north west of Nancor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well of St Cuby, 25m south west of Brookfield (3.7 km), Medieval cross base at St Ewe (4 km), Wayside cross at Beacon Cross, 265m east of Lanuah (4.8 km).

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