Cross, 3 Metres To North Of South East Entrance To Churchyard Of St Wyllow

This wayside cross, likely dating to the 14th or 15th century, was probably restored. It is carved from Pentewan stone and stands 3 metres to the north of the south-east entrance to the churchyard of St Wyllow. The cross-head has slightly splayed arms, a form known as a "Latin" cross, with its principal faces oriented northwest-southeast. All three upper limbs are chamfered, giving them an octagonal section. The chamfered shaft rises to form an octagon and is 0.95 metres high. A fracture runs across the shaft below the side arms, repaired with cement. The overall height of the monument is 1.58 metres. The cross stands on a square, granite base of three steps, which is of a later date.

Wayside crosses are Christian crosses erected during the medieval period, mostly from the 9th to 15th centuries. The style of this cross suggests a date from the 14th or 15th century. It was restored and re-erected in its present location, probably in the late 19th or early 20th century. The shaft was found buried in the churchyard, and the cross-head was found buried in mud at Pont Pill Creek, 1 kilometre to the north of the church. The cross-head is water-worn and was reportedly used as a boat mooring.

The cross is designated at Grade II for its historic interest as a good example of the uncommon "Latin" cross type, and for illustrating changing attitudes to religion since the Reformation. It also has group value, forming a strong visual historic grouping with the Grade I listed St Wyllow's Church, and the churchyard cross to the northwest, which is listed at Grade II.