Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House

Two wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House

England
List entry 1006654
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House is a pair of medieval stone crosses located in Cornwall. These monuments are characteristic of the wayside crosses that proliferated throughout Devon and Cornwall during the medieval period, serving as waymarkers and gathering points for rural communities. The crosses date from the medieval era, though the precise construction date remains uncertain. Such monuments represent an important feature of the medieval Cornish landscape and reflect the role of Christianity and communal organisation in medieval rural society.

Two wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006654. View the official record →

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What is Two wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House?

Two wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House is a pair of medieval stone crosses located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006654.

Who is responsible for protecting Two wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House?

Two wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House 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 1006654.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two wayside crosses 200m south of Scorrier House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in the Vicarage Garden (6.4 km), Wayside cross in St Stithians churchyard (6.5 km), Wayside cross 100m south east of Tretheague House (7.5 km).

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