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The Prior's Cross at Washaway is a stone cross of medieval date located in Cornwall. The monument stands as a wayside cross, a common feature of the medieval Cornish landscape, and retains its shaft and head in relatively good condition. The cross is situated near the settlement of Washaway and reflects the religious and ceremonial significance of such structures within medieval communities. As a surviving example of Cornish medieval stonework, it contributes to the archaeological record of the county's medieval religious landscape.
The Prior's Cross at Washaway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011012. View the official record →
The Prior's Cross at Washaway is a stone cross of medieval date located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011012.
The Prior's Cross at Washaway 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 1011012.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Reperry Cross, 550m ENE of Reperry Manor Farm (6.5 km), St Ingunger Cross, 240m south-east of St Ingunger Farm (6.8 km), A henge re-used as a medieval playing place, 75m north east of Castle Hill Farm (7 km).
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