Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley

Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley

England
List entry 1006642
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England
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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 forms part of the broader tradition of wayside crosses that proliferated throughout south-west England during the medieval period, serving variously as boundary markers, waymarkers for travellers, and sites of religious significance. Such crosses typically comprised a stone shaft mounted on a base, though the survival and condition of individual examples varies considerably. The cross is recorded within the National Heritage List for England under entry 1006642, reflecting its recognition as a monument of archaeological and historical importance to the Cornish landscape.

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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