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 stone cross of medieval date located in Cornwall. The monument survives as a upright stone shaft, characteristic of the wayside crosses that were erected throughout medieval Cornwall to serve functions including marking routes, defining boundaries, and providing focal points for local communities. Such crosses typically date from the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries, though exact dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without archaeological investigation. The cross's survival as a standing monument testifies to its historical importance within the local landscape, and it remains a scheduled ancient monument under the protection of the Historic England list.

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

Medieval wayside cross 85m north east of Trewardreva Mill is a standing stone 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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