Landulph Cross

Settlement in Cornwall

England

Landulph Cross

River Tamar, near Landulph Looking from the water to the bank on the Cornish side between Neal Point and Weir Point. — River Tamar, near Landulph Credit: Stephen McKay

Landulph Cross is a historic granite monument located in the village of Landulph in Cornwall, England. The cross stands approximately 3.7 meters tall and is believed to date back to the 9th or 10th century, making it one of the oldest crosses in Cornwall.

The cross features intricate carvings on all four sides, including interlacing patterns, animals, and geometric designs. It is thought to have originally been a preaching cross, used by early Christian missionaries to spread the message of Christianity in the region.

The Landulph Cross is a significant archaeological and historical site, providing valuable insights into the religious and cultural practices of the early medieval period in Cornwall. It is a protected monument under the care of English Heritage, ensuring its preservation for future generations to appreciate and study.

Visitors to Landulph can admire the cross in its original setting, surrounded by the picturesque countryside of Cornwall. The site offers a glimpse into the region's rich history and heritage, making it a popular destination for history enthusiasts and those interested in exploring Cornwall's ancient past.

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Landulph Cross Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.440924/-4.2175346 or Grid Reference SX4262. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

River Tamar, near Landulph

Looking from the water to the bank on the Cornish side between Neal Point and Weir Point.

Stephen McKay

Moored yacht, River Tamar

Between Thorn Point and Weir Point. The boat is pointing downstream as the tide comes in. On the east bank are fields near New Barn Farm.

Christine Johnstone

Quay and slipway, off Fore Street, Cargreen

On the Cornish side of the River Tamar.

Christine Johnstone

Footpath to Thorn Point

Footpath 87 descends towards the saltmarsh lining the east bank of the Tamar estuary. Beyond, the path crosses the beach towards the hard for the ferry to Cargreen.

Hugh Craddock

Thorn Point ferry hard

Ferry hard extending to the river edge at low water, with Cargreen quay visible opposite.

Hugh Craddock

Thorn Point ferry hard

The ferry hard seen extending to low water mark, with Cargreen visible on the far side of the Tamar estuary.

Hugh Craddock

Footpath above Newpark Lake

Public footpath Bere Ferrers 83 heading south, viewed from the same position as SX4463 : Footpath above Newpark Lake

Hugh Craddock

Countryside at Kingsmill Park

The valley soon leads to Kingsmill Lake, a creek on the Tamar estuary. The house on the right is new.

Derek Harper

Cargreen

As SX4362 : Cargreen seen from footpath in 1992 shows, the village is on a promontory jutting out into the Tamar estuary.

Derek Harper

Cargreen

A closer look at the buildings at the end of the promontory shown in SX4362 : Cargreen.

Derek Harper

Road at Wayton

Sunshine filters through the dust raised by the passage of cars on this quite busy road.

Derek Harper

Skinham Point seen from the Tamar

The wooded point is the end of the Kingsmill Lake inlet. The tide was high so the inlet was full of water

David Smith

The bay on the Tamar at Parsons Quay

A wooded bay on the Cornish bank of the river, whose access is now a riverside footpath

David Smith

Weir Point and electricity pylon

The pylon is higher than usual to allow the cables to cross the river.

David Smith

Gateposts and lodge, Moditonham

The pair of lodges (this is the North Lodge) and the gateposts are listed together Link

. They date from the late C18. The road continues to be public after passing between the gateposts, running for a further kilometre to a dead end at the tidal Kingsmill Lake.