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The Ornamented Cross Shaft at Glynn is a fragmentary stone cross dating to the early medieval period, likely the 9th or 10th century. The shaft displays carved ornamental decoration characteristic of Cornish cross work from this era, with incised or relief patterning that reflects the Christian cultural context of early medieval Cornwall. As a surviving example of monumental stone carving, it contributes to understanding of religious expression and artistic practice in the region during the post-Roman period. The monument remains an important archaeological record of early medieval Cornish settlement and ecclesiastical activity.
Ornamented cross shaft at Glynn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006674. View the official record →
The Ornamented Cross Shaft at Glynn is a fragmentary stone cross dating to the early medieval period, likely the 9th or 10th century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006674.
Ornamented cross shaft at Glynn 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 1006674.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in St Nectan's chapel yard (5.1 km), Wayside cross 135m north west of The Cockpit in Boconnoc Park (5.1 km), Lantern cross and grave slab immediately south of St Bartholomew's Church (5.2 km).
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