Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly

Two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly

England
List entry 1006669
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly are medieval monuments located in Cornwall. These crosses represent the type of roadside religious markers that were characteristic of medieval Devon and Cornwall, serving both as devotional focal points and navigation aids for travellers. The crosses date to the medieval period, though their exact construction date within this span remains uncertain. Their survival within the designed landscape of Menabilly's park demonstrates the historical layering of the estate, where earlier monuments have been preserved as the grounds developed.

Two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006669. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly?

The two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly are medieval monuments located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006669.

Who is responsible for protecting Two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly?

Two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly 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 1006669.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel (0.9 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel (0.9 km), The Tristan Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross, 75m north of Polscoe (1.4 km).

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