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Wayside cross in St Minver churchyard is a medieval stone cross of probable 15th-century date. The monument stands within the churchyard of St Minver parish church in north Cornwall and represents the class of wayside or parish crosses that were common features of the medieval English landscape. The cross survives as a substantial upright shaft mounted on a stepped base, retaining characteristics typical of late medieval Cornish cross work. Such crosses served both devotional and practical functions within parish communities, marking sacred or meeting places and facilitating public worship and assembly.
Wayside cross in St Minver churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014224. View the official record →
Wayside cross in St Minver churchyard is a medieval stone cross of probable 15th-century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014224.
Wayside cross in St Minver 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 1014224.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burial chamber on St Breock Downs (8.8 km), Standing stone 815m west of St Breock Downs Farm (8.8 km), Bowl barrow 540m WSW of St Breock Downs Farm (8.9 km).
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