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The Longstone
Hob Uid: 435761
Location : Cornwall St. Cleer
Grid Ref : SX2554070550
Summary : A medieval wheel headed cross with a relief Greek cross on both faces marks the ancient ridgeway which crosses St Cleer parish. It gives its name to the surrounding common.
More information : [SX 2554 7055] Cross (NR) (1) The "Longstone" or "Long Tom" as it is known locally, stands in situ marking the ancient ridgeway which crosses St Cleer parish (2). It is a much worn wheel-headed cross having small horizontal projections at the bottom of the head. Dimensions: width of head 2 feet 4 inches; width of shaft at neck 1 feet 10 inches and at ground level 2 feet 3 inches; height 9 feet 6 inches. (2-4) As described; it has a relief Greek cross on both faces. It is called "The Longstone" and it gives its name to the surrounding common (a). Published survey is correct. (5) Depicted on NMR Bodmin Moor AP transcription.(6) Distinctive name - 'Longstone Cross'. Near but not beside any clearly defined moorland track. A fine wheel headed cross 3 metres high with a Greek cross in relief on each face of the head. In good condition. Surveyed at 1:2500. (7) Listed. (8)

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Source details : OS 6" 1962
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Source details : Corn Crosses MSS (Baird)
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Source details : Dev and Corn N and Q 25 1952-3 148-9 photo (G E Ellis)
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Source details : Old Corn Crosses 1896 301-2 Drawing (Langdon)
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Source details : F1 MJF 02-JAN-74
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Source Number : 5a
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Source details : Parochial History of Cornwall 3 1870 133 (W Lake)
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Source details : NMR AP transcript
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Source details : RCHME Field Investigation 20-JUN-85 N.V Quinnell
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Cross
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (National No.)
External Cross Reference Number : 15164
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External Cross Reference Source : Scheduled Monument Legacy (County No.)
External Cross Reference Number : CO 167
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External Cross Reference Source : Unified Designation System UID
External Cross Reference Number : 1011901
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SX 27 SE 20
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1974-01-02
End Date : 1974-01-02

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Activity type : MEASURED SURVEY
Start Date : 1978-01-01
End Date : 1985-08-01

Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1985-06-20
End Date : 1985-06-20

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The Longstone