Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Ingunger Cross, 240m south-east of St Ingunger Farm

St Ingunger Cross, 240m south-east of St Ingunger Farm

England
List entry 1007951
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Ingunger Cross is a medieval wayside cross located near St Ingunger Farm in Cornwall. The monument stands as a testament to the importance of such crosses in medieval religious and secular life, serving functions ranging from territorial markers to points of pilgrimage and trade route navigation. The cross represents the type of stone monuments that proliferated across southwest England during the medieval period, particularly from the thirteenth century onwards. Its survival to the present day makes it a valuable record of vernacular religious expression and the landscape organisation of medieval Cornwall.

St Ingunger Cross, 240m south-east of St Ingunger Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007951. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Ingunger Cross, 240m south-east of St Ingunger Farm?

St Ingunger Cross is a medieval wayside cross located near St Ingunger Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007951.

Who is responsible for protecting St Ingunger Cross, 240m south-east of St Ingunger Farm?

St Ingunger Cross, 240m south-east of St Ingunger Farm 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 1007951.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Ingunger Cross, 240m south-east of St Ingunger Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Cyor's well house (5.4 km), Medieval wayside cross 300m NW of Trevorry Farm (5.7 km), Combined viaduct and aqueduct called Treffry Viaduct (6.2 km).

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