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Trenethick Cross.
A medieval cross, discovered in 1886 in use as a paving stone in the farm stable. ow in the garden of Trenethick.

Grid reference, SW6683 2909

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Lelant Cross. Medieval. A wheel headed cross now standing in the centre of Lelant churchyard to the west of the church.
Grid reference, SW 6683 2909
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Mylor Cross. In the churchyard in Mylor Church Town, near Falmouth.
The Historic Environment Record records various options on its age, from being a re-used Bronze Age menhir to early medieval, pre-conquest or medieval.

The photo dates from…

Mylor Cross.
There are various opinions as to the date of this cross from a re-used Bronze Age menhir to early medieval / medieval.

The photograph dates from the 1950's/early 1960's, going by the clothing.

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Mylor Cross.
Opinions as to date vary, from a re-used Bronze Age menhir to early medieval / medieval. Costume dates the photo to 1950's / early 1960's.
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Mylor Cross.
Opinions as to date vary from a re-used Bronze Age menhir to early medieval or medieval. The actual photo dates from 1950's/early 60's, going by costume in other photos in the series.

Grid reference, SW82023523

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Mylor Cross.

See Historic Environment Record for further information, https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=MCO7473&resourceID=1020

See also photos O.388, O.389, O.390, O.391

Inscribed Cross.
Early medieval memorial stone, described as an Ogham Stone. (Ogham Stones are standing stones inscribed with the Ogham alphabet, an early form of writing used in Ireland and parts of the UK. Primarily 5th and 6th century.)
Early…

Inscribed Cross.
Ogham Stone, dating from 5th to 8th century, cross added 9th to 11th century.
Grid reference, SW8506 4386
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The 'Selus Stone'. This cross is one of the very few remaining in Britain decorated with the Chi-Rho Monogram

Grid reference, SW 3713 3144

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The 'Selus Stone'. This early medieval inscribed stone contains a chi-rho symbol.

Grid reference, SW 3713 3144

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Carved cross shaft.
North aisle of St Just church.
Early medieval, has been dated to first half of C10th. Discovered during restoration in 1865.

Grid reference, SW 3715 3144

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Unidentified excavation site.

Unidentified excavation site.

Unidentified excavation site.

Unidentified excavation site.

Unidentified excavation site.

Excavated skeleton in shallow grave.

Excavated skeleton in shallow grave.

Excavated skeleton in shallow grave.