Historic churches · South West England
Wayside cross in Colan churchyard
In or near St Mawgan.
Wayside cross in Colan churchyard — 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
- 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 Downs — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662976 (CC0)
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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.