Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross immediately west of St Mawgan Church

Standing cross immediately west of St Mawgan Church

England
List entry 1020867
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross immediately west of St Mawgan Church is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of St Mawgan in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period, likely between the 12th and 16th centuries, when such crosses were commonly erected in Christian communities as markers for worship, assembly, or processional routes. The cross survives as a stone structure positioned near the church, reflecting the spiritual and communal significance of the site within the medieval settlement. Such crosses typically served multiple functions within parish life, including acting as gathering points for parishioners and marking sacred space in the landscape.

Standing cross immediately west of St Mawgan Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020867. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross immediately west of St Mawgan Church?

Standing cross immediately west of St Mawgan Church is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of St Mawgan in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020867.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross immediately west of St Mawgan Church?

Standing cross immediately west of St Mawgan Church 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 1020867.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross immediately west of St Mawgan Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round 420m south east of Melancoose (4.3 km), Wayside cross in Colan churchyard (4.7 km), Wayside cross base in Colan churchyard (4.7 km).

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