Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par

Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par

England
List entry 1016369
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall. The monument is a wayside cross of the type commonly erected during the medieval period, standing as a marker along routes of travel and pilgrimage. Such crosses served both practical and spiritual functions within the medieval landscape, providing orientation points for travellers and marking places of religious significance. The cross survives as a testament to the devotional practices and infrastructure of medieval Cornwall.

Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016369. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par?

Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016369.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par?

Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par 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 1016369.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School (3.2 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel (4.2 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel (4.2 km).

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