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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · South West England

Wayside cross in Colan churchyard

In or near St Mawgan.

Free admission

Wayside cross in Colan churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Old Wayside Cross - geograph.org.uk - 6497316

L Nott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Quintrell Downs · 2.1 km
  • Free entry

About

Wayside cross in Colan churchyard 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 Wayside cross in Colan churchyard, located in South-West England, is a significant historical structure. It is designated as a Grade II* listed monument, highlighting its architectural and historical importance.

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Coordinates
50.4128, -5.0019
District
Cornwall
Parish
Colan
Postcode
TR8 4NB
Parliamentary constituency
St Austell and Newquay
Nearest railway station
Quintrell Downs2.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wayside cross in Colan churchyard?
Wayside cross in Colan churchyard is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR8 4NB), in the parish of Colan.
What is Wayside cross in Colan churchyard?
Wayside cross in Colan churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Wayside cross in Colan churchyard?
The nearest railway station is Quintrell Downs, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR8 4NB.
Is Wayside cross in Colan churchyard a listed building?
Wayside cross in Colan churchyard is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
Is Wayside cross in Colan churchyard a protected site?
Yes — Wayside cross in Colan churchyard is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
Is Wayside cross in Colan churchyard free to visit?
Yes, Wayside cross in Colan churchyard is free to enter.
How do I get to Wayside cross in Colan churchyard?
The nearest railway station is Quintrell Downs, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR8 4NB.