Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow, 130m SSE of Pencarrow House

Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow, 130m SSE of Pencarrow House

England
List entry 1004648
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow is a medieval stone cross located approximately 130 metres south-south-east of Pencarrow House near Bodmin in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period, when such wayside crosses served as landmarks and waymarkers along routes through the countryside, often positioned at boundaries or junctions. The cross represents a common form of medieval religious and territorial marker found throughout southwest England, contributing to the archaeological record of travel and settlement patterns in the medieval landscape.

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow, 130m SSE of Pencarrow House?

Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow is a medieval stone cross located approximately 130 metres south-south-east of Pencarrow House near Bodmin in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004648.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow, 130m SSE of Pencarrow House?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross in the grounds of Pencarrow, 130m SSE of Pencarrow House?

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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