Historic churches · South West England
The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par
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The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 2.0 km
- Free entry
About
The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Biscovey Stone is an early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft located 1 metre south of St Mary's Church in Par, South-West England. It is designated as a Grade II* listed structure, highlighting its historical significance within the parish of St. Blaise.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3501, -4.7307
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Blaise
- Postcode
- PL24 2EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Austell and Newquay
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17663810 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par?
- The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2EF), in the parish of St. Blaise.
- What is The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par?
- The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2EF.
- Is The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par a listed building?
- The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par a protected site?
- Yes — The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par free to visit?
- Yes, The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2EF.