Prehistoric standing stone, medieval wayside cross and cross base and post-medieval guide post at Longstone

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History & significance

Longstone is a multi-period monument located in Cornwall that combines prehistoric, medieval, and post-medieval elements within a single structure. The site comprises a prehistoric standing stone as its core component, around which a medieval wayside cross was subsequently erected, with a cross base and post-medieval guide post added in later periods. The survival of these successive phases of use and modification reflects changing patterns of travel, religious practice, and waymarking across more than three thousand years. The monument stands as evidence of the way ancient stones were often repurposed and incorporated into later Christian and utilitarian frameworks, demonstrating the continuity of significant locations through different historical periods.

Prehistoric standing stone, medieval wayside cross and cross base and post-medieval guide post at Longstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010846. View the official record →

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