Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard

Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard

England
List entry 1019054
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard is a medieval stone cross monument located in Cornwall. The structure comprises a cross head mounted upon a substantial stone slab base, characteristic of wayside crosses that served devotional and waymarking functions in medieval communities. Dating to the medieval period, such crosses typically marked routes of religious pilgrimage or significant points within the parish landscape. The monument survives as evidence of the region's religious practices and stone-working traditions during the Middle Ages.

Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019054. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard?

Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard is a medieval stone cross monument located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019054.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard?

Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard 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 1019054.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross and cross slab in St Michael's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Pedngwinian Head (6.6 km), Churchyard cross in Cury churchyard (6.7 km), Wayside cross in Gunwalloe churchyard, 0.75m east of the church (7.2 km).

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