Historic churches · South West England
Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate
In or near Sancreed.
Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Elizabeth Scott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 5.8 km
- Free entry
About
Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Wayside cross-head is located in the churchyard of Sancreed church, South-West England, positioned on the churchyard wall by the west gate. This structure is designated as a Grade II* listed building, highlighting its historical significance within the parish of Sancreed.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1081, -5.6097
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Sancreed
- Postcode
- TR20 8QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17675459 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate?
- Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8QS), in the parish of Sancreed.
- What is Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate?
- Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8QS.
- Is Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate a listed building?
- Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate a protected site?
- Yes — Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate free to visit?
- Yes, Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wayside cross-head in Sancreed churchyard on churchyard wall by west gate?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8QS.