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The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm

England
List entry 1008167
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1008167
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0.01 hectares
Grid reference
SX 01174 73669
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Three Holes Cross is a wayside cross located west of Sandylands Farm in Cornwall. The monument is a stone cross of medieval date, characteristic of the crosses that marked routes and boundaries throughout the Cornish landscape during the medieval period. The cross takes its distinctive name from three holes that perforate the shaft, a feature of uncertain original function, possibly relating to the attachment of a roof structure or weathering of the stone over centuries. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of medieval religious and territorial infrastructure in the region.

The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008167. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm?

The Three Holes Cross is a wayside cross located west of Sandylands Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008167.

Who is responsible for protecting The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm?

The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm 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 1008167.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow called Tregawne Barrow (6.6 km), Ruthern Bridge with adjacent ford (6.8 km), Roman fort called 'Nanstallon Roman fort' 135m south west of Tregear (7 km).

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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

Bowl barrow called Tregawne Barrow
6.6 km
Ruthern Bridge with adjacent ford
6.8 km
Roman fort called 'Nanstallon Roman fort' 135m south west of Tregear
7 km
Two bowl barrows 385m south east of Higher Tregolls
7.3 km
Berrycombe Cross, on the north side of Berrycombe Road at its junction with Cardell Road
8.3 km
Wayside cross at Bodwannick Manor Farm
8.4 km
Wayside cross in the grounds of the former Rectory at Withiel, 70m south-west of the house
8.6 km
Wayside cross 330m NNW of Higher Woodley
8.7 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm

The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm stands on Upper Devonian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Late Devonian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.

The wider landscape

Around The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm

Battle of Lostwithiel 21 August 1644Battle (1644) · ~10.5 milesBattle of Braddock Down (1643)Battle (1643) · ~12.1 milesBattle of Lostwithiel 31 August - 1 September 1644Battle (1644) · ~12.5 milesBattle of Stratton 1643Battle (1643) · ~24.7 miles
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