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Wayside cross in St Stithians churchyard is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date. The monument stands within the churchyard of St Stithians church in Cornwall and represents the class of wayside crosses that served as landmarks and focal points within parish and manorial landscapes during the medieval period. The cross exemplifies the stone carving traditions of medieval Cornwall and its survival within the churchyard demonstrates the continuity of sacred space from the medieval period onwards.
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 probable fourteenth-century date. 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).
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