Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCollege known as Glasney College, Penryn

College known as Glasney College, Penryn

England
List entry 1007260
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Glasney College is a medieval collegiate foundation established in Penryn, Cornwall, during the late fourteenth century. The college was founded as an institution for secular canons and served as an important centre of learning and religious life in the south-west until its dissolution during the English Reformation in the sixteenth century. The surviving remains include fragmentary stone structures and archaeological deposits that attest to the college's former buildings and layout, though little stands to its original height. Glasney represents a significant example of pre-Reformation collegiate provision in Cornwall and remains an important archaeological site for understanding medieval religious and educational institutions in the region.

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 medieval collegiate foundation established in Penryn, Cornwall, during the late fourteenth century. 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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