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The wayside cross in St Allen churchyard is a medieval monument situated approximately two metres south-west of the parish church. The cross is a stone structure typical of Cornish wayside crosses, a class of monument erected during the medieval period, and represents the religious and communal significance of such markers within parish landscapes. Its precise dating within the medieval period and original function, whether as a gathering point, boundary marker, or focus for devotion, reflect the multi-purpose character of such crosses in their communities. The monument survives as evidence of St Allen's medieval settlement and religious organisation.
Wayside cross in St Allen churchyard, 2m south west of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015076. View the official record →
The wayside cross in St Allen churchyard is a medieval monument situated approximately two metres south-west of the parish church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015076.
Wayside cross in St Allen churchyard, 2m south west 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 1015076.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Cregou or Cregon bowl barrow and enclosure 900m south east of Park Farm (7.7 km), Round barrow 650m east of Carrine (7.8 km), Round barrow and round, 200m south west of Carrine (8.2 km).
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