Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo wayside crosses, south and east of Bonallack Barton

Two wayside crosses, south and east of Bonallack Barton

England
List entry 1006675
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two wayside crosses south and east of Bonallack Barton is a pair of medieval stone crosses situated in Cornwall. These crosses represent the type of wayside markers that were commonly erected along routes and boundaries during the medieval period, serving purposes including way-marking, procession routes, and territorial definition. The crosses survive as evidence of the religious and practical infrastructure of medieval Cornwall, demonstrating the landscape organisation and devotional practices of their era.

Two wayside crosses, south and east of Bonallack Barton is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006675. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two wayside crosses, south and east of Bonallack Barton?

Two wayside crosses south and east of Bonallack Barton is a pair of medieval stone crosses situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006675.

Who is responsible for protecting Two wayside crosses, south and east of Bonallack Barton?

Two wayside crosses, south and east of Bonallack Barton 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 1006675.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two wayside crosses, south and east of Bonallack Barton?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Small circular earthwork 500yds (460m) N of Gweal Goose (8.7 km), Bowl barrow 870m north west of Gwendreath Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (8.7 km), Bowl barrow 680m WSW of Gwenter Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (8.7 km).

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