Welcome to Launcells Cross

Launcells Cross is a historic monument located in the village of Launcells in Cornwall, England. The cross is believed to date back to the 10th century and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Anglo-Saxon crosses in the country. The cross stands at over 14 feet tall and is intricately decorated with carvings of biblical scenes and figures.

The cross is made from local sandstone and is believed to have been erected as a boundary marker or as a memorial to a local nobleman. The carvings on the cross depict scenes from the Bible, including the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as well as figures such as St. Michael and St. George. The intricate carvings are a testament to the skill of the Anglo-Saxon craftsmen who created the cross.

Today, Launcells Cross is a popular tourist attraction and is visited by thousands of people each year. The cross is a reminder of the rich history and heritage of Cornwall and is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the Anglo-Saxon people. The cross is a symbol of the enduring legacy of the past and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our cultural heritage for future generations.

Local Weather

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Temp: 14.2°C

Feels Like: 12.4°C

Wind: 15.4 MPH

Wind Dir: NE

Local Schools

School	Details
St Marys School Academy Special Converter Ages:9-16 Head Teacher Mr Paul Murphy	Horam Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0BT 01323691000 School Website
Maynards Green Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Karen Cromwell	Maynards Green Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0DD 01435812622 School Website
Parkside Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Derek Hollywood & Helen Punter-Bruce	Beechwood Lane Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8QQ 01435864577 School Website
All Saints And St Richards Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Catherine Cottingham	School Hill Old Heathfield Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9AE 01435863466 School Website
Heathfield Community College Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Caroline Barlow	Cade Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8RJ 01435866066 School Website
Punnetts Town Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Kinsella	Battle Road Punnetts Town Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9DE 01435830361 School Website
Cross In Hand Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Massheder	Sheepsetting Lane Cross In Hand Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0XG 01435862941 School Website
Vtss Other Independent Special School Ages:9-18 Head Teacher Mrs Janet Tremble	Oak View, Mayfield Flat Cross-In-Hand Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0TU 7799120339
Hellingly Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Michelle Mckay	North Street Hellingly Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DS 01323844346 School Website
Dallington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Cox	East Street Dallington Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9NH 01435830335 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Buxted High Street, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 4LA 6.86 Miles

Stonegate Peartree Hill, Near Stonegate, East Sussex, TN5 7ER 7.04 Miles

Uckfield New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1HS 7.77 Miles

Berwick Berwick Station Approach, Berwick, East Sussex, BN26 6TB 8.06 Miles

Crowborough Jarvis Brook, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2JR 8.17 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Best Taxis Of Heathfield 01435 863070 Sequoia/Green La, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8EP 1.69 Miles
High Weald Travel 01435 868111 62 Geers Wood, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0AR 1.93 Miles
Heathfield Cars 01435 867222 3 Pookreed Cl, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0XS 2.01 Miles
Xl Cars 01435 866333 Tree Tops/Mutton Hall La, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8NX 2.35 Miles
Heffle Cars 01435 867287 Wish End, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8NX 2.35 Miles
G.8 Travel 01435 864837 Lennox Court, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8NF 2.37 Miles
Simpsons Private Hire 01435 866021 2/Streatfield Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LA 2.37 Miles
Heathfield Taxi Services 01435 862263 Flat 2/Hemsley House/Streatfield Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8LA 2.37 Miles
Aspect Taxis 01435 868989 Unit 16 Satinstown Farm, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8RU 2.43 Miles
Top Hat Cars 01435 862352 11 Springwood Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8JY 2.43 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Vines Cross Old Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nettlesworth Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Paynes Bridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Maynards Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Warbleton Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Marle Green Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Beestons Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horebeech Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Horam Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Downgate Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sharps Corner Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kingsley Hill Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cralle Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Mount Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Manor Oak Surgery	Horebeech Lane Horam Heathfield TN21 0DS
Punnetts Town Medical Centre 01435 830860	Quintin Medical Centre Punnetts Town Heathfield East Sussex TN21 9DH
Heathfield Surgery 01435 864999	The Surgery 96-98 High Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8JD
Wadham 01435 862021	The Firs Cross In Hand Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0LT
Herstmonceux Integrative Health Centre 01323 833535	Herstmonceux Health Ctr Hailsham Road Herstmonceux East Sussex BN27 4JX

Local Stores

Horam - High Street
High Street
Horam
Heathfield
East Sussex
TN21 0EL
01435 812749
Store Website
1.12 miles

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SPAR - Heathfield
Broad Oak
Heathfield
TN21 8SU
01435 863285
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

The Downwood Veterinary Centre
6-8 High Street Horam Heathfield East Sussex TN21 0EJ 01435 812 152 downwoodveterinary@btconnect.com Website 1.11 miles
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Heathfieldvets Ltd
Chimneys Hailsham Road Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8AD 01435 864422 vets@heathfieldvets.co.uk Website 1.90 miles

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Mayfield Vet
84 High Street Heathfield East Sussex TN21 8JD 01435 865887 heathfield@henleyhousevets.co.uk Website 2.33 miles
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Saturday appointments can be made at Henley House Vets in Uckfield.
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Horsebridge Veterinary Practice
High Street Lower Horsebridge Hailsham East Sussex BN27 4DH 01323 442250 vet@rgbvet.co.uk Website 4.19 miles

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T W Couzens
Holistic Veterinary Medicine Centre The Village Works London Road, East Hoathly Lewes East Sussex BN8 6QA 01825 840966 admin@hvmc.info Website 4.58 miles
Amenities Referrals only
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Highcroft Veterinary Group
25 London Road Hailsham East Sussex BN27 3BN 01323 841666 vets@highcroftvets.co.uk Website 5.08 miles
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Emergency service available after 1pm phone 01323 841666
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Local Dog Walks

Pevensey Castle 1066
134 A259 Pevensey Bay 9.57 miles Entrance To Field Is In The Layby

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Hollies Loop Ashdown Forest
Crowborough Rd Lancashire 10.57 miles Ashdown Forest

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Firle Beacon Circuit South Downs
This 5.5 Mile Circular Walk, Takes You Down A Quiet Chalk Dry Valley South With Extensive Downland Views. It Returns Along The Ridge, Following A Stretch Of The South Downs Way. Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put "Firle Beacon" Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park. S Downs Way Lewes Lancashire BN8 6LR 10.91 miles Start And Finish At The Firle Beacon Car Park Grid Reference Tq 467058. Do Not Put &Quot;Firle Beacon&Quot; Into The Satnav As It Is Likely To Try And Take You Along Farm Tracks Up To The Beacon Itself. Take The Firle Village Turning South From The A27 And Continue Along The Road, Past The Village And Up The Hill To The Car Park.

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Friston Forest
Walks From The Car Park Are Signposted. There Is The Option Of Long Or Short Walks. Unnamed Road Eastbourne Lancashire BN20 0AT 11.78 miles Forestry Commission On The B2105

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Cuckmere
A Number Of Paths Follow The River Down To The Beach. The River Is Fast Flowing And So Not Suitable For Dogs To Swim In. Sometimes, Sheep Are Grazing So Dogs Need To Be Under Control But Well Behaved Dogs Can Be Off The Lead. A259 Seaford Lancashire BN25 4AD 12.45 miles

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St Leonards On Sea Beach Huts
Beautiful Beach Walks.Free Parkingmiles Of Beautiful Sand Banks 10 Cinque Ports Way Hastings 13.05 miles

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Weather Forecast

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