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St Erth Churchtown cross is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of St Erth in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction remains uncertain from the available archaeological evidence. The cross stands as a wayside or churchyard monument typical of medieval Cornwall, representing the religious and communal significance of such structures within parish landscapes. Like many Cornish crosses of this era, it would have served both devotional and practical functions, marking an important location within the settlement and potentially serving as a gathering point or boundary marker.
St Erth Churchtown cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010845. View the official record →
St Erth Churchtown cross is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of St Erth in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010845.
St Erth Churchtown cross 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 1010845.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures E of Gurlyn (3.5 km), Two wayside crosses in St Hilary's churchyard (3.8 km), Early Christian memorial stone and cross slab in St Hilary's churchyard (3.8 km).
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