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The Queen's Pit is a preaching pit situated in Cornwall, England. Preaching pits are open-air amphitheatre-like structures that were employed for religious gatherings and sermons, particularly during periods of religious nonconformity when alternative meeting spaces were required outside parish churches. The site dates from the post-Reformation period when such informal outdoor venues served communities seeking worship outside the established ecclesiastical framework. The pit's earthwork form, typical of these monuments, represents an important aspect of Cornish religious and social history during the early modern period.
Preaching pit called the Queen's Pit is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007290. View the official record →
The Queen's Pit is a preaching pit situated in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007290.
Preaching pit called the Queen's Pit 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 1007290.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Three bowl barrows 670m and 775m north west of Homer Downs (5.7 km), Wayside cross and cross base in St Stephen's churchyard, 6m south of the church (6 km), Churchyard cross shaft and base in St Stephen's churchyard, 3m south of the church (6 km).
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