Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church

Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church

England
List entry 1017800
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe is a medieval stone cross located south of the church building in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction remains uncertain from available records. The cross stands as a testament to the religious landscape of medieval Cornwall, where such wayside crosses served both as markers and focal points for devotion within parish boundaries. The structure survives as a notable example of Cornish ecclesiastical stonework, though like many such monuments it has undergone changes and repairs over the centuries.

Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017800. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church?

Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe is a medieval stone cross located south of the church building in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017800.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church?

Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south 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 1017800.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross in the churchyard of the parish church of Mabe, south of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age or Romano-British Round, 660m west of Helford (6.3 km), Part of a promontory fort with Civil War fieldworks known as Little Dennis (7.5 km), Round 250m west of Flushing Cove (7.6 km).

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