Scheduled MonumentsEnglandJob's Cross, medieval wayside cross 500m north east of Trewethern

Job's Cross, medieval wayside cross 500m north east of Trewethern

England
List entry 1008165
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Job's Cross is a medieval wayside cross located approximately 500 metres north east of Trewethern in Cornwall. The monument survives as a stone cross of medieval date, characteristic of the wayside crosses that marked routes and boundaries throughout south-western England during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served practical purposes including way-finding for travellers and pilgrims, whilst also functioning as markers of parochial or manorial boundaries. The cross is recorded in the historic environment record as a monument of archaeological significance, preserving evidence of medieval settlement patterns and communication networks within the Cornish landscape.

Job's Cross, medieval wayside cross 500m north east of Trewethern is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008165. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Job's Cross, medieval wayside cross 500m north east of Trewethern?

Job's Cross is a medieval wayside cross located approximately 500 metres north east of Trewethern in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008165.

Who is responsible for protecting Job's Cross, medieval wayside cross 500m north east of Trewethern?

Job's Cross, medieval wayside cross 500m north east of Trewethern 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 1008165.

What other scheduled monuments are near Job's Cross, medieval wayside cross 500m north east of Trewethern?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow cemetery on Hustyn Downs (8.8 km), Bowl barrow 540m WSW of St Breock Downs Farm (9.2 km), Standing stone 815m west of St Breock Downs Farm (9.3 km).

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