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Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral, is a medieval stone cross of likely fourteenth-century date that stands in the centre of Truro's historic core. The monument comprises a cylindrical shaft mounted on a stepped base, typical of the market crosses erected in significant medieval settlements throughout south-west England. Its prominent location near the cathedral indicates its importance as a focal point for civic and commercial activity in medieval Truro. The cross survives as a rare example of urban medieval stonework in Cornwall and contributes substantially to understanding the historical topography and economic significance of the town during the later medieval period.
Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020557. View the official record →
Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral, is a medieval stone cross of likely fourteenth-century date that stands in the centre of Truro's historic core. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020557.
Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral 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 1020557.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross in Feock churchyard (6.5 km), Round 390m north east of Carwarthen (7.8 km), Cast iron footbridge at Perran Mill (8.2 km).
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