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Wayside cross at Nanjarrow is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents one of the numerous wayside crosses that historically served as landmarks and focal points for travellers and communities throughout the Cornish landscape. The cross stands as a testament to medieval religious practice and the organisation of the local environment, functioning as a marker along routes and potentially as a place for prayer or gathering. Such crosses are characteristic features of the medieval Cornish countryside and contribute to understanding the spiritual and practical geography of the region during this period.
Wayside cross at Nanjarrow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006676. View the official record →
Wayside cross at Nanjarrow is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006676.
Wayside cross at Nanjarrow 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 1006676.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 650m SSW of Polkerth forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (8.4 km), Six bowl barrows at Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station, forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (8.5 km), Round barrow 400yds (370m) NW of Traboe Cross (8.7 km).
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