Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief

Standing cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief

England
List entry 1020555
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument is a standing cross of the type common in medieval Cornwall, where such structures served purposes including boundary marking, waymarking, and religious or commemorative functions. The cross survives as a substantial upright stone shaft, evidence of its original construction and the durability of Cornish stone work from the medieval period. Such monuments remain valuable archaeological records of medieval settlement patterns and land organisation across the Cornish landscape.

Standing cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020555. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief?

Standing cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020555.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief?

Standing cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief 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 1020555.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross 120m south west of Little Carnkief?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 425m north west of Little Regarded Farm (6.9 km), Hillfort 225m north east of Bosvisack (6.9 km), Round 200m north west of Penventinnie (7.2 km).

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