Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThree wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick

Three wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick

England
List entry 1006665
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Three wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick is a group of three stone crosses located in Cornwall. The crosses date to the medieval period and represent examples of wayside religious monuments that were common features of the Cornish landscape. Such crosses typically served as markers along routes of travel and pilgrimage, and as focal points for devotion in rural areas. The exact dating and original function of these particular crosses reflect broader patterns of medieval religious practice in Cornwall, where stone crosses were erected from the early Christian period through the later Middle Ages.

Three wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006665. View the official record →

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What is Three wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick?

Three wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick is a group of three stone crosses located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006665.

Who is responsible for protecting Three wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick?

Three wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick 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 1006665.

What other scheduled monuments are near Three wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three round barrows 500yds (460m) W of Polkerth (8.6 km), Ring ditch 200yds (180m) SW of Trelease Mill (8.7 km), Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (8.7 km).

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