Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton

Stump Cross, 600m west of Sheviock Barton

England
List entry 1010858
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Stump Cross is a Bronze Age standing stone located approximately 600 metres west of Sheviock Barton in Cornwall. The monument survives as a single upright stone and represents the type of isolated standing stones that characterize Bronze Age ritual and territorial markers in the Cornish landscape. Its exact original function remains uncertain, though such stones typically date to the second or early first millennium BC and may have served ceremonial, funerary, or boundary purposes. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1010858, indicating its recognition as a scheduled ancient monument of archaeological importance.

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 Bronze Age standing stone 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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