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Wayside cross is a medieval stone cross located in Newlyn churchyard, Cornwall, positioned to the south of the church building. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents the type of wayside or churchyard cross that was common throughout Cornwall and the broader southwest of England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served multiple functions within their communities, including roles in worship, assembly, and as markers within the landscape. The cross survives as a testament to the long-standing Christian and communal significance of the Newlyn locality.
Wayside cross in Newlyn churchyard, south of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016156. View the official record →
Wayside cross is a medieval stone cross located in Newlyn churchyard, Cornwall, positioned to the south of the church building. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016156.
Wayside cross in Newlyn churchyard, south 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 1016156.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nun Careg Cross, 400m south-west of Boleigh Farm (5.3 km), The Merry Maidens (or Dawns Men) stone circle (5.4 km), Wayside cross base 125m west of the Merry Maidens stone circle (5.5 km).
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