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Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, situated in a rural context southeast of Pencarrow House in Cornwall. The monument represents a type of cross common to the Cornish landscape, typically serving functions associated with waymarking, assembly points, or religious significance within the medieval parish structure. Such crosses frequently marked important routes or boundaries, though the specific historical purpose of this example remains undocumented in surviving records. The site's designation reflects its recognition as a heritage monument of archaeological interest, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and land use within the estate grounds.
Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow, 130m SSE of Pencarrow House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004648. View the official record →
Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, situated in a rural context southeast of Pencarrow House in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004648.
Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow, 130m SSE of Pencarrow House 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 1004648.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Reperry Cross, 550m ENE of Reperry Manor Farm (7.7 km), St Ingunger Cross, 240m south-east of St Ingunger Farm (7.8 km), Fenton Pits Cross, 210m WSW of Penburthen Farm (8.2 km).
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