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Wayside cross in Lansallos churchyard is a medieval stone cross that dates from the medieval period. The monument stands within the churchyard of St Ilduron's Church in the parish of Lansallos, near Polperro in southeast Cornwall. The cross represents an example of the wayside crosses that were common features of the Cornish landscape during the medieval period, serving both religious and practical functions as markers and focal points for the community. The structure is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its historical importance to the archaeological and architectural heritage of the region.
Wayside cross in Lansallos churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014235. View the official record →
Wayside cross in Lansallos churchyard is a medieval stone cross that dates from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014235.
Wayside cross in Lansallos 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 1014235.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow called 'Mabel Barrow', 400m south-west of Higher Polgassic (0.9 km), Medieval wayside cross in Lanteglos by Fowey churchyard, 20m south east of the church (2.7 km), Medieval churchyard cross in Lanteglos by Fowey churchyard, 2m south of the church (2.7 km).
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