Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross beside a farm track, 115m north of Rosemorran Farm

Wayside cross beside a farm track, 115m north of Rosemorran Farm

England
List entry 1006623
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross beside a farm track, 115m north of Rosemorran Farm is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such wayside crosses served as markers along routes of travel and pilgrimage, as well as functioning as focal points for local communities. The cross stands beside a farm track in the parish, reflecting the typical positioning of such monuments within the rural landscape. As a designated ancient monument, it represents an important survival of medieval Christian material culture in the Cornish countryside.

Wayside cross beside a farm track, 115m north of Rosemorran Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006623. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross beside a farm track, 115m north of Rosemorran Farm?

Wayside cross beside a farm track, 115m north of Rosemorran Farm is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006623.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross beside a farm track, 115m north of Rosemorran Farm?

Wayside cross beside a farm track, 115m north of Rosemorran Farm 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 1006623.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross beside a farm track, 115m north of Rosemorran Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nun Careg Cross, 400m south-west of Boleigh Farm (9.1 km), The Merry Maidens (or Dawns Men) stone circle (9.2 km), Wayside cross base 125m west of the Merry Maidens stone circle (9.2 km).

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