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Wayside cross in the grounds of the former Rectory at Withiel is a medieval stone cross of uncertain date, standing approximately 70 metres south-west of the rectory house. The monument represents a class of wayside crosses common throughout Cornwall, which served practical functions in the medieval landscape as waymarkers, preaching crosses, or focal points for parish devotion. The cross survives in fragmentary condition, reflecting the considerable antiquity of the monument and the wear sustained over centuries of exposure. Its presence within the rectory grounds and location within the parish landscape demonstrate the historic integration of such structures within the ecclesiastical and secular topography of medieval and later Cornwall.
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 of uncertain date, 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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