Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 110m SSW of Youlstone

Wayside cross 110m SSW of Youlstone

England
List entry 1006649
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 110m SSW of Youlstone is a medieval stone cross situated in Cornwall. The monument is recorded as a wayside cross, a type of marker common in medieval landscapes that typically served religious, directional, or commemorative functions along routes of travel and pilgrimage. Located near Youlstone, the cross represents the enduring religious and practical infrastructure of medieval Devon and Cornwall. The site is designated as a heritage monument under the list entry number 1006649, reflecting its archaeological and historical significance to the region's medieval period.

Wayside cross 110m SSW of Youlstone is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006649. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 110m SSW of Youlstone?

Wayside cross 110m SSW of Youlstone is a medieval stone cross situated in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006649.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 110m SSW of Youlstone?

Wayside cross 110m SSW of Youlstone 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 1006649.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 110m SSW of Youlstone?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round (or petal) cairn on the summit of Leskernick Hill (9.3 km), Two Bronze Age settlements, associated field enclosures, small cairns, a cist and a propped stone on the south and western slopes of Leskernick Hill (9.5 km), Leskernick north stone circle (9.6 km).

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