Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWestcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge

Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge

England
List entry 1018019
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Westcott Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Cornwall. The monument stands approximately 480 metres south-east of Westcott Lodge and represents the type of stone cross that commonly marked routes, boundaries, or significant locations in medieval Devon and Cornwall. Such crosses typically served practical functions within the landscape, guiding travellers or delineating parish and manorial boundaries. The exact date of construction remains uncertain, though the surviving structure is consistent with medieval period stonework.

Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018019. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge?

Westcott Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018019.

Who is responsible for protecting Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Westcott Cross, 480m south east of Westcott Lodge?

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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