Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley

Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley

England
List entry 1006642
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument is recorded as a wayside cross, a common feature of the medieval Cornish landscape that typically served religious and directional functions along established routes. Like many such crosses in the county, it dates to the medieval period, though precise dating evidence specific to this example is limited. The cross represents a significant category of vernacular religious monument that reflects both the spiritual topography and settlement patterns of medieval Cornwall.

Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006642. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley?

Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006642.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley?

Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley 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 1006642.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval chapel of St Michael's on Roche Rock (6.2 km), Churchyard cross in Roche churchyard, 10m south of the church (6.2 km), Wayside cross in Luxulyan churchyard (7.6 km).

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