Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTrembath Cross 200m ENE of Buryas Bridge

Trembath Cross 200m ENE of Buryas Bridge

England
List entry 1008171
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Trembath Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date situated approximately 200 metres east-north-east of Buryas Bridge in Cornwall. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, characteristic of the type of devotional and directional markers that proliferated throughout Cornwall during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served both spiritual and practical functions, marking routes and serving as focal points for prayer and pilgrimage. The cross forms part of the broader landscape of medieval religious monuments that remain a distinctive feature of the Cornish countryside.

Trembath Cross 200m ENE of Buryas Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008171. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trembath Cross 200m ENE of Buryas Bridge?

Trembath Cross is a wayside cross of medieval date situated approximately 200 metres east-north-east of Buryas Bridge in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008171.

Who is responsible for protecting Trembath Cross 200m ENE of Buryas Bridge?

Trembath Cross 200m ENE of Buryas Bridge 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 1008171.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trembath Cross 200m ENE of Buryas Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Merry Maidens (or Dawns Men) stone circle (5 km), Base slab of a medieval wayside cross, 110m west of the Merry Maidens stone circle (5 km), Standing stone 335m west of the Merry Maidens Stone Circle (5.1 km).

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