Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard, 0.46m east of the church porch

Wayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard, 0.46m east of the church porch

England
List entry 1014910
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard is a medieval stone cross of early character situated immediately east of the church porch. The monument survives as a relatively modest wayside cross, a common feature of Cornish ecclesiastical landscapes from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses typically served as foci for outdoor devotion and marked significant locations within parish boundaries. The cross's precise date remains within the medieval period, reflecting the religious practices and monumental traditions of medieval Cornwall.

Wayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard, 0.46m east of the church porch is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014910. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard, 0.46m east of the church porch?

Wayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard is a medieval stone cross of early character situated immediately east of the church porch. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014910.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard, 0.46m east of the church porch?

Wayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard, 0.46m east of the church porch 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 1014910.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard, 0.46m east of the church porch?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inchs Cross, 200m south-west of Inchs (8.2 km), Woodley Cross, opposite Fernside Farm (8.4 km), Churchyard cross in Lanivet churchyard, 30m north of the church (8.6 km).

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