Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWoodley Cross, opposite Fernside Farm

Woodley Cross, opposite Fernside Farm

England
List entry 1008176
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Woodley Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date situated in Cornwall, England. The monument stands opposite Fernside Farm and represents the class of carved stone crosses that were erected along routes and at settlements during the medieval period. Such crosses served functional and devotional purposes within the medieval landscape, marking boundaries, routes of pilgrimage, or significant local sites. The cross survives as a testament to medieval religious and social practices in the Cornish countryside.

Woodley Cross, opposite Fernside Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008176. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Woodley Cross, opposite Fernside Farm?

Woodley Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date situated in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008176.

Who is responsible for protecting Woodley Cross, opposite Fernside Farm?

Woodley Cross, opposite Fernside Farm 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 1008176.

What other scheduled monuments are near Woodley Cross, opposite Fernside Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Luxulyan churchyard (6.4 km), St Cyor's well house (6.4 km), Round cairn with beacon called Hensbarrow (7.1 km).

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