Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval wayside cross at Tregaminion

Medieval wayside cross at Tregaminion

England
List entry 1010854
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The wayside cross at Tregaminion is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument survives as a substantial granite shaft and base, typical of the many wayside crosses erected throughout medieval Cornwall that served as waymarkers, gathering points, and focal sites for religious devotion. Such crosses were predominantly constructed during the later medieval period, though precise dating for individual examples often remains uncertain without documentary evidence. The Tregaminion cross represents the survival of these characteristic Cornish monuments, which punctuated the landscape and reflected the religious culture of their communities.

Medieval wayside cross at Tregaminion is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010854. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval wayside cross at Tregaminion?

The wayside cross at Tregaminion is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010854.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval wayside cross at Tregaminion?

Medieval wayside cross at Tregaminion 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 1010854.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval wayside cross at Tregaminion?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Holy well known as St Ruan's Well, 160m south east of Bruggan Farm (2.2 km), Stone hut circle settlement with irregular aggregate field system at Kynance Gate, 935m south east of Kynance Farm (2.4 km), Bowl barrow 440m south east of Mount Hermon (2.8 km).

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