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Cross in grounds of Trenython is a medieval wayside cross located in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period and survives as a stone cross, a form common to many Cornish parishes where such crosses served functions ranging from waymarking to serving as focal points for religious observance. The cross stands within the grounds of Trenython, a location in Cornwall whose name suggests a settlement of antiquity. Such crosses represent an important category of surviving medieval stonework in the county, though detailed records concerning the specific date of construction or original dedication of this particular example are not extensively documented in the principal historical sources.
Cross in grounds of Trenython is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004646. View the official record →
Cross in grounds of Trenython is a medieval wayside cross located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004646.
Cross in grounds of Trenython 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 1004646.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel (2.2 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel (2.2 km), The Tristan Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross, 75m north of Polscoe (2.3 km).
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