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Wayside cross in the grounds of the former Rectory at Withiel is a medieval stone cross standing approximately 70 metres south-west of the rectory house. The monument is characteristic of the wayside crosses that were erected in Cornwall during the medieval period, serving as markers along routes of travel and pilgrimage, or as focal points within the local landscape. The cross remains substantially intact as a standing stone monument and is recorded as an ancient monument of archaeological significance within the parish of Withiel in eastern Cornwall. As a wayside cross, it represents an important class of medieval religious and territorial monuments that punctuated the Cornish landscape from the early medieval period onwards.
Wayside cross in the grounds of the former Rectory at Withiel, 70m south-west of the house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006626. View the official record →
Wayside cross in the grounds of the former Rectory at Withiel is a medieval stone cross standing approximately 70 metres south-west of the rectory house. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006626.
Wayside cross in the grounds of the former Rectory at Withiel, 70m south-west of the 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 1006626.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well NW of Roche Station (3.6 km), Three bowl barrows between 120m and 820m south of Brynn Barton Cottage (4 km), Churchyard cross in Roche churchyard, 10m south of the church (5.5 km).
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