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The Three Holes Cross is a prehistoric standing stone monument located west of Sandylands Farm in Cornwall. The stone is a notable example of Bronze Age or later prehistoric funerary or ritual architecture, characteristic of the numerous standing stones scattered across the Cornish landscape. Its three distinctive holes, from which the monument takes its name, represent an unusual feature among Cornish standing stones and may indicate ritual or symbolic significance, though the precise function and dating remain matters of archaeological interpretation. The monument survives as a testament to prehistoric ceremonial practices in Cornwall and remains under statutory protection as a scheduled ancient monument.
The Three Holes Cross 550m west of Sandylands Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008167. View the official record →
The Three Holes Cross is a prehistoric standing stone monument located west of Sandylands Farm in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008167.
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.
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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