Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton

Stump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton

England
List entry 1010858
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Stump Cross is a standing stone or wayside cross located approximately 600 metres west of Sheviock Barton in Cornwall. The monument is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument and listed on the National Heritage List for England. Though local tradition has associated such roadside crosses with medieval or later periods, the exact dating and original purpose of this particular example remain uncertain in the scholarly record. The site's designation reflects its significance as a historic landscape feature within the Cornish countryside.

Stump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010858. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton?

Stump Cross is a standing stone or wayside cross located approximately 600 metres west of Sheviock Barton in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010858.

Who is responsible for protecting Stump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton?

Stump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton 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 1010858.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross at Crafthole (0.9 km), Dovecot 520m north-east of Whitsand Bay Hotel (0.9 km), Round on Berry Down (1.4 km).

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