Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par

The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par

England
List entry 1016368
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Biscovey Stone is an early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft located approximately one metre south of St Mary's Church in Par, Cornwall. The monument dates to the early medieval period and represents an important example of early Christian funerary and religious practice in Cornwall. The stone takes the form of a cross shaft, a common monument type in the early Christian landscape of south-west England, serving both commemorative and devotional functions. Its proximity to the parish church indicates its role within the Christian community and cemetery landscape of this locality during the early medieval centuries.

The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016368. View the official record →

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What is The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par?

The Biscovey Stone is an early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft located approximately one metre south of St Mary's Church in Par, Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016368.

Who is responsible for protecting The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par?

The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par 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 1016368.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School (3.2 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel (4.2 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel (4.2 km).

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