Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStanding cross 200m south of Trelowthas

Standing cross 200m south of Trelowthas

England
List entry 1020104
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Standing cross 200m south of Trelowthas is a medieval wayside cross located in Cornwall, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and survives as a standing stone cross, representing an important category of religious and territorial markers that were characteristic of medieval Cornish landscapes. Such crosses served multiple functions, including as waymarkers for travellers and pilgrims, boundary markers for ecclesiastical or manorial land, and focal points for Christian devotion in rural areas. The survival of this cross provides evidence for the medieval settlement pattern and religious geography of the Cornish parish in which it stands.

Standing cross 200m south of Trelowthas is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020104. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Standing cross 200m south of Trelowthas?

Standing cross 200m south of Trelowthas is a medieval wayside cross located in Cornwall, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020104.

Who is responsible for protecting Standing cross 200m south of Trelowthas?

Standing cross 200m south of Trelowthas 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 1020104.

What other scheduled monuments are near Standing cross 200m south of Trelowthas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fentongollan Cross, 620m north west of St Michael Penkevil Church (4.9 km), Churchyard cross in Lamorran churchyard (5 km), Castlezens multiple enclosure fort (6.3 km).

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