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Wayside cross base in Colan churchyard is a medieval stone monument consisting of the base or shaft of a cross, a common feature of Cornish churchyards and settlements. The structure dates to the medieval period, reflecting the widespread religious and commemorative function of such crosses throughout Cornwall. The surviving base represents what was likely once a complete cross, with the upper portions lost to time and weathering. Such wayside crosses served both as markers of sacred space and as focal points for community gathering within and around parish churches.
Wayside cross base in Colan churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016364. View the official record →
Wayside cross base in Colan churchyard is a medieval stone monument consisting of the base or shaft of a cross, a common feature of Cornish churchyards and settlements. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016364.
Wayside cross base in Colan 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 1016364.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 570m south of Mitchell Farm (7.5 km), Two bowl barrows 650m and 410m north west of Hendra Farm (7.6 km), Warren's Barrow (7.7 km).
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