Scheduled MonumentsEnglandJewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden

Jewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden

England
List entry 1020815
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Jewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden is a pair of burial grounds located in Cornwall, England. The site comprises two distinct cemetery areas reflecting the religious communities that established them, with the Jewish cemetery representing an important record of Jewish settlement and practice in Cornwall during the nineteenth century. The Congregationalist cemetery similarly documents the presence and activities of the Congregational faith community in the region during the same period. Both cemeteries survive as physical monuments to the religious diversity and social history of the local area during the industrial and Victorian era.

Jewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020815. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Jewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden?

Jewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden is a pair of burial grounds located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020815.

Who is responsible for protecting Jewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden?

Jewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden 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 1020815.

What other scheduled monuments are near Jewish and Congregationalist cemeteries at Ponsharden?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round 240m south east of Norways Farm (4.7 km), Three wayside crosses 235m south east of Bosvathick (5.5 km), Cliff castle on Rosemullion Head (6 km).

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