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Wayside cross in St Stithians churchyard is a medieval stone cross of probably fourteenth-century date, representing a common form of wayside monument found throughout medieval Cornwall. The cross stands within the churchyard of St Stithians Church near Truro and survives as a substantial stone shaft, though like many such monuments it has experienced damage and repair over centuries of exposure. These wayside crosses functioned as focal points for worship and assembly in parish landscapes, often marking routes of pilgrimage or serving devotional purposes within their immediate communities. The monument is designated as a scheduled ancient monument and listed building, reflecting its significance as evidence for medieval religious practice and the material culture of fourteenth-century Cornwall.
Wayside cross in St Stithians churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016288. View the official record →
Wayside cross in St Stithians churchyard is a medieval stone cross of probably fourteenth-century date, representing a common form of wayside monument found throughout medieval Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016288.
Wayside cross in St Stithians 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 1016288.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross 30m south of St Constantine's Church (8.1 km), Round 220m south east of The Level House (8.3 km), Round, medieval chapel, burial ground and standing cross 60m south east of Merthyr Uny House (8.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Wayside cross in St Stithians churchyard's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Wayside cross in St Stithians churchyard stands on Unnamed Igneous Intrusion, Carboniferous To Permian, bedrock that formed in the Permian. The rock here is felsic-rock.