Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm

Wayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm

England
List entry 1018003
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument is situated in a rural landscape north of Basil Farm and survives as a standing cross of the type commonly found in southwest England during the medieval period. Such wayside crosses typically served as waymarkers or foci for local devotion during the Middle Ages. The cross represents evidence of the religious and practical infrastructure that characterised medieval Cornish communities, though its precise original function and dating within the medieval period require detailed archaeological assessment.

Wayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018003. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm?

Wayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018003.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm?

Wayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm 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 1018003.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 660m north of Basil Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Goodaver Stone Circle, 610m ESE of Tresibbet Farm (9.9 km), Prehistoric irregular field system and hut circle settlement with adjacent medieval regular field system and deserted settlement SE of Tresibbet Farm (9.9 km), Platform cairn with outer bank and central mound 740m NNE of Goodaver Farm (9.9 km).

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