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Wayside cross in Gwennap churchyard is a medieval stone cross of likely fourteenth or fifteenth century date. The monument stands within the churchyard of the parish church at Gwennap in Cornwall and represents the type of wayside or roadside cross that were common features of the medieval landscape, often serving as markers, meeting points, or objects of devotion. The cross survives as a substantial upright stone structure, though like many such monuments it has been subject to weathering and the passage of centuries. Its presence within the churchyard reflects the later integration of such crosses into ecclesiastical spaces, a common pattern across medieval Cornwall and the wider South West.
Wayside cross in Gwennap churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016289. View the official record →
Wayside cross in Gwennap churchyard is a medieval stone cross of likely fourteenth or fifteenth century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016289.
Wayside cross in Gwennap 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 1016289.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 250m west of Silverwell Farm (6.9 km), Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church (7.9 km), Standing stone in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, 10m south west of the church (7.9 km).
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