Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFair Cross, 420m WNW of Tregidgeo Farm

Fair Cross, 420m WNW of Tregidgeo Farm

England
List entry 1010843
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Fair Cross is a Cornish stone cross of medieval date located in the parish of St Ervan. The monument stands approximately 420 metres west-north-west of Tregidgeo Farm and represents one of the numerous wayside crosses that characterised the landscape of medieval Cornwall, serving functions both practical and devotional. The cross survives as a worked stone structure typical of the period, though like many such monuments it has experienced weathering and alteration over the centuries. Its continued presence in the landscape testifies to the enduring importance of Christian monuments in rural Cornwall from the medieval period onwards.

Fair Cross, 420m WNW of Tregidgeo Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010843. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fair Cross, 420m WNW of Tregidgeo Farm?

Fair Cross is a Cornish stone cross of medieval date located in the parish of St Ervan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010843.

Who is responsible for protecting Fair Cross, 420m WNW of Tregidgeo Farm?

Fair Cross, 420m WNW of Tregidgeo Farm 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 1010843.

What other scheduled monuments are near Fair Cross, 420m WNW of Tregidgeo Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval cross base at St Ewe (2.5 km), Golden Camp hillfort (3.1 km), Wayside cross at Beacon Cross, 265m east of Lanuah (3.3 km).

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