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Wayside cross at Nanjarrow is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument dates from the medieval period, when such wayside crosses served as important markers along routes of travel and pilgrimage, as well as focal points for community religious observance. The cross survives as a standing stone structure typical of Cornish examples from this era. Its precise architectural details and current condition reflect the traditions of medieval stone carving practice in the region.
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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