Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRound, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House

Round, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House

England
List entry 1004645
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Round, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House is a complex of ecclesiastical monuments situated in Cornwall. The site comprises a circular or near-circular earthwork enclosure, within which stands a medieval chapel, accompanied by a burial ground and a standing cross. The chapel and associated structures date to the medieval period, reflecting the religious organisation of the locality during the Middle Ages. The surviving cross represents an important element of the medieval sacred landscape and demonstrates the continued use of the site as a focus for Christian devotion and burial practices.

Round, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004645. View the official record →

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What is Round, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House?

Round, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House is a complex of ecclesiastical monuments situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004645.

Who is responsible for protecting Round, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House?

Round, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House 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 1004645.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross base, 10m south of Gunwalloe church (9.8 km), Bowl barrow 480m south of Traboe Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (9.8 km), Cliff castle W of Gunwalloe Church (9.8 km).

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