Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick

Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick

England
List entry 1018005
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Tredinnick Cross is a Cornish wayside cross of medieval date located near Great Tredinnick in Cornwall. The monument stands as a granite shaft cross, a form characteristic of the region's medieval period, and represents the type of religious or boundary marker that was commonly erected along routes and at significant locations throughout medieval Cornwall. Such crosses served both spiritual and practical functions within the medieval landscape, marking pilgrimage routes, parish boundaries, or places of local importance. The survival of Tredinnick Cross demonstrates the enduring presence of medieval religious monuments in the Cornish countryside.

Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018005. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick?

Tredinnick Cross is a Cornish wayside cross of medieval date located near Great Tredinnick in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018005.

Who is responsible for protecting Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick?

Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick 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 1018005.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tredinnick Cross, 450m east of Great Tredinnick?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross immediately north east of the Parish Church (5.9 km), Wayside cross 135m north west of The Cockpit in Boconnoc Park (6 km), Bowl barrow 430m south west of Fairy Cross Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.1 km).

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