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Wayside cross 290m north west of Basill is a medieval cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry 1017047 and represents the type of wayside crosses that were commonly erected in medieval parishes to serve as waymarkers, preaching points, or sites of devotion. The cross dates to the medieval period, though the precise construction date remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation or stylistic analysis. Like many Cornish wayside crosses, it would have functioned as an important landmark in the rural landscape for local inhabitants and travelling populations.
Wayside cross 290m north west of Basill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017047. View the official record →
Wayside cross 290m north west of Basill is a medieval cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017047.
Wayside cross 290m north west of Basill 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 1017047.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow W of Dozmary Pool (9.7 km), Tor cairn on Newel Tor, 1.5km north of Siblyback Farm (10.6 km), Unenclosed hut circle settlement with incorporated enclosure 1.5km north-west of Wardbrook Farm (10.7 km).
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