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The wayside cross in the grounds of Enys is a medieval stone cross that stands as evidence of the religious and ceremonial landscape of medieval Cornwall. The monument consists of a cross shaft and head carved from local stone, typical of the wayside crosses that marked routes and served devotional functions throughout the county during the medieval period. Such crosses were commonly positioned along pathways and at significant locations within estates or settlements, functioning both as waymarkers and as focal points for prayer and reflection. The cross at Enys remains an important survivng example of this class of medieval monument, contributing to the archaeological record of medieval Cornish religious practice and settlement patterns.
Wayside cross in the grounds of Enys is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006644. View the official record →
The wayside cross in the grounds of Enys is a medieval stone cross that stands as evidence of the religious and ceremonial landscape of medieval Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006644.
Wayside cross in the grounds of Enys 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 1006644.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pendennis peninsula fortifications (5 km), Wayside cross 40m west of Helland House (6.4 km), Round 240m south east of Norways Farm (7.1 km).
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