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Westcott Cross is a wayside cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of stone cross that commonly marked important routes, boundaries, or gathering places in the Cornish landscape. The cross stands southeast of Westcott Lodge and survives as evidence of medieval religious and administrative practice in the region. Such crosses served both spiritual and practical functions, directing travellers and reinforcing the presence of Christian authority across the countryside.
Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018019. View the official record →
Westcott Cross is a wayside cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018019.
Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge 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 1018019.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two round barrows on Viverdon Down (0.6 km), Henge 315m north west of Westcott (1 km), Dupath holy well, 45m NNE of Dupath Farm (1.3 km).
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