Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill

Medieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill

England
List entry 1010850
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Medieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill is a standing cross of medieval date located in Cornwall. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, representing a category of roadside religious monument that was commonly erected during the medieval period to serve travellers and mark significant routes through the landscape. Such crosses functioned both as waymarkers and as focal points for devotion, and their survival into the modern era provides evidence of medieval religious practice and settlement patterns. The cross is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its archaeological and historical importance to the understanding of medieval Cornwall.

Medieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010850. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill?

Medieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill is a standing cross of medieval date located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010850.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill?

Medieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill 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 1010850.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three round barrows 500yds (460m) W of Polkerth (8.6 km), Three bowl barrows 815m north west of Leech Pool forming part of a round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (8.8 km), Two bowl barrows 570m south west of Polkerth forming part of a larger round barrow cemetery on Goonhilly Downs (8.8 km).

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