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Wayside cross is a medieval stone cross located in Gwinear churchyard, approximately five metres north of the parish church in Cornwall. The monument belongs to the class of wayside or churchyard crosses characteristic of medieval Cornwall, though its exact date of construction remains uncertain within the medieval period. The cross stands as evidence of religious practice and community organisation in the parish, representing the type of stone monument that typically served both spiritual and practical functions within the settlement landscape. Such crosses were common features of Cornish parishes and contributed to the infrastructure of medieval devotional life.
Wayside cross in Gwinear churchyard, 5m north of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016160. View the official record →
Wayside cross is a medieval stone cross located in Gwinear churchyard, approximately five metres north of the parish church in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016160.
Wayside cross in Gwinear churchyard, 5m north 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 1016160.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Erth Churchtown cross (5 km), Churchyard cross and wayside cross in St Erth's churchyard (5.1 km), Enclosures E of Gurlyn (5.4 km).
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