Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDoublestiles Cross, at the junction of Duchy Avenue and Henver Road

Doublestiles Cross, at the junction of Duchy Avenue and Henver Road

England
List entry 1010856
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Doublestiles Cross is a medieval wayside cross located at the junction of Duchy Avenue and Henver Road in Cornwall. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, characteristic of the type erected during the medieval period to mark routes and serve as focal points within the landscape. Such crosses functioned as important waymarkers and gathering places in medieval Cornish communities. The site is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1010856.

Doublestiles Cross, at the junction of Duchy Avenue and Henver Road is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010856. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Doublestiles Cross, at the junction of Duchy Avenue and Henver Road?

Doublestiles Cross is a medieval wayside cross located at the junction of Duchy Avenue and Henver Road in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010856.

Who is responsible for protecting Doublestiles Cross, at the junction of Duchy Avenue and Henver Road?

Doublestiles Cross, at the junction of Duchy Avenue and Henver Road 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 1010856.

What other scheduled monuments are near Doublestiles Cross, at the junction of Duchy Avenue and Henver Road?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery 420m north east of Higher Ennis Farm (8.3 km), Two bowl barrows 290m and 375m north of Higher Ennis Farm (8.3 km), Bowl barrow 500m north west of Higher Ennis Farm (8.3 km).

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