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Wayside cross in Ludgvan churchyard is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, standing approximately ten metres south-east of the parish church. The monument comprises a shaft and head of granite, characteristic of Cornish wayside crosses that served as foci for community gathering and religious devotion. Its precise date of construction remains undetermined, though such crosses were commonly erected or maintained throughout the medieval period and beyond. The cross represents a significant example of folk religious practice in the Ludgvan parish and contributes to the archaeological landscape of medieval Cornwall.
Wayside cross in Ludgvan churchyard, 10m south east of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015069. View the official record →
Wayside cross in Ludgvan churchyard is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, standing approximately ten metres south-east of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015069.
Wayside cross in Ludgvan churchyard, 10m south east 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 1015069.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Market cross (4.6 km), Wayside cross in Newlyn churchyard, south of the church (5.9 km), Tremethick Cross, 760m east of Tremethick Farm (6.4 km).
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