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Wayside cross in Camborne churchyard is a medieval stone cross located approximately ten metres west of the parish church. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of wayside or churchyard cross common throughout Cornwall during the Middle Ages, serving functions that ranged from religious and processional purposes to acting as markers within the churchyard landscape. The cross survives as a substantial upright stone structure, demonstrating the typical form of such monuments from its era. As a designated ancient monument, it contributes to understanding the religious and social practices of medieval Camborne and the broader Cornish tradition of stone cross construction.
Wayside cross in Camborne churchyard, 10m west of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018491. View the official record →
Wayside cross in Camborne churchyard is a medieval stone cross located approximately ten metres west of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018491.
Wayside cross in Camborne churchyard, 10m 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 1018491.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three wayside crosses in the grounds of Clowance (4.8 km), Round cairn and kerbed cairn 300m north east of Blackrock Farm (5.4 km), Round cairn 185m NNW of Old Hilltop Farm (6.2 km).
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