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The Long Cross is a multi-period monument located approximately 400 metres north of Trelights in Cornwall, combining elements of early Christian memorial tradition with later medieval and post-medieval function. The monument comprises an early Christian stone shaft, possibly dating to the early medieval period, which was subsequently adapted and incorporated into a medieval wayside cross and later served as a guide post during the post-medieval era. The Long Cross exemplifies the continuity of use and reuse of religious monuments across several centuries, with successive generations modifying the structure to suit contemporary needs and purposes. This layering of functions reflects both the enduring spiritual significance of the location and the practical adaptation of standing monuments within the medieval and early modern landscape.
The Long Cross, an early Christian memorial stone and medieval wayside cross, and a post-medieval guide post 400m north of Trelights is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008164. View the official record →
The Long Cross is a multi-period monument located approximately 400 metres north of Trelights in Cornwall, combining elements of early Christian memorial tradition with later medieval and post-medieval function. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008164.
The Long Cross, an early Christian memorial stone and medieval wayside cross, and a post-medieval guide post 400m north of Trelights 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 1008164.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 200m north east of Gonvena House (6.8 km), Late medieval and 19th century bridge at Wadebridge (7.3 km), Wayside cross in Egloshayle churchyard, 0.16m west of the church porch (7.9 km).
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