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Wayside cross in Luxulyan churchyard is a medieval stone cross of granite construction located in the parish of Luxulyan in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise dating within this span requires further scholarly confirmation. The cross stands within the churchyard setting, a typical location for such wayside crosses which served both religious and practical functions as focal points within communities. Like many Cornish wayside crosses, it represents the enduring stone-working tradition of the county and would have formed part of the local ecclesiastical and social landscape from its erection onwards.
Wayside cross in Luxulyan churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014223. View the official record →
Wayside cross in Luxulyan churchyard is a medieval stone cross of granite construction located in the parish of Luxulyan in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014223.
Wayside cross in Luxulyan 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 1014223.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross, 6m south of St Mary's Church, Par (4.5 km), Menacuddle Well (6.2 km), Standing stone called the 'Long Stone' in the grounds of Penrice School (6.3 km).
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