Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCollege known as Glasney College, Penryn

College known as Glasney College, Penryn

England
List entry 1007260
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Glasney College is a late medieval ecclesiastical foundation established in Penryn, Cornwall, in the late fourteenth century as a collegiate church. The college functioned as an important religious and educational institution serving the Penryn area until its dissolution during the English Reformation in the sixteenth century. Substantial ruins of the college buildings survive, including parts of the collegiate church and associated domestic structures, demonstrating the scale and architectural ambition of the foundation. The site represents a significant example of late medieval collegiate architecture in Cornwall and reflects the religious patronage and institutional life of the period.

College known as Glasney College, Penryn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007260. View the official record →

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What is College known as Glasney College, Penryn?

Glasney College is a late medieval ecclesiastical foundation established in Penryn, Cornwall, in the late fourteenth century as a collegiate church. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007260.

Who is responsible for protecting College known as Glasney College, Penryn?

College known as Glasney College, Penryn is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007260.

What other scheduled monuments are near College known as Glasney College, Penryn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round 240m south east of Norways Farm (4.9 km), Cliff castle on Rosemullion Head (6.5 km), Round 220m south east of The Level House (6.7 km).

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