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Standing cross in St Dennis churchyard is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, likely from the medieval period, situated within the churchyard of St Dennis Church in Cornwall. The monument consists of a stone cross head mounted on a shaft, typical of the wayside and churchyard crosses that were common features of the Cornish medieval landscape. Such crosses served both religious and practical functions, acting as focal points for worship and markers within the community. The cross remains in situ within the churchyard, contributing to the archaeological and architectural heritage of the parish.
Standing cross in St Dennis churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003115. View the official record →
Standing cross in St Dennis churchyard is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, likely from the medieval period, situated within the churchyard of St Dennis Church in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003115.
Standing cross in St Dennis churchyard 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 1003115.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tregargus stone grinding mill No 2 (4.4 km), Churchyard cross shaft and base in St Stephen's churchyard, 3m south of the church (5 km), Wayside cross and cross base in St Stephen's churchyard, 6m south of the church (5 km).
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