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Wayside cross in St Peter's churchyard, Flushing, is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, though likely medieval in origin. The monument stands within the churchyard of St Peter's Church in this coastal village in Cornwall and represents the type of wayside or churchyard cross common throughout medieval England. Such crosses served both religious and practical functions within parish communities, marking sacred space and serving as gathering points. The cross remains a notable survival of medieval religious material culture in the Flushing area, though detailed records of its original form and any later modifications are limited.
Wayside cross in St Peter's churchyard, Flushing is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015066. View the official record →
Wayside cross in St Peter's churchyard, Flushing, is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, though likely medieval in origin. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015066.
Wayside cross in St Peter's churchyard, Flushing 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 1015066.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pendennis peninsula fortifications (2.3 km), Two crosses immediately west of St Budock Church (2.7 km), Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church (5.2 km).
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