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Wayside cross-head is a fragmentary medieval stone cross located in Phillack churchyard, Cornwall. The monument consists of the head portion of a cross, now detached from its original shaft, and represents the type of wayside crosses that were commonly erected in medieval parishes. The carving and form suggest it dates to the medieval period, likely between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries, when such crosses served both devotional and practical functions as markers and gathering points within communities. The survival of this cross-head, though incomplete, provides evidence of the religious and social practices of medieval Cornwall.
Wayside cross-head in Phillack churchyard, south west of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016154. View the official record →
Wayside cross-head is a fragmentary medieval stone cross located in Phillack churchyard, Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016154.
Wayside cross-head in Phillack churchyard, south west of the church 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 1016154.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosures E of Gurlyn (6 km), Two wayside crosses in St Hilary's churchyard (7.3 km), Early Christian memorial stone and cross slab in St Hilary's churchyard (7.3 km).
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