Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTreslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church

Treslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church

England
List entry 1007755
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Treslea Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in the parish of Cardinham in Cornwall. The monument consists of a stone cross shaft and head, characteristic of the type of Christian monuments erected across Cornwall during the medieval period, particularly from the late Saxon through to the medieval centuries. Such crosses typically served as wayside markers, boundary stones, or focal points for local communities. The cross survives as a notable example of Cornish stone working and religious expression from the medieval era, contributing to the significant distribution of similar monuments across the county.

Treslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007755. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Treslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church?

Treslea Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located in the parish of Cardinham in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007755.

Who is responsible for protecting Treslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church?

Treslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church 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 1007755.

What other scheduled monuments are near Treslea Cross, 750m ENE of Cardinham Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.6 km), Bowl barrow 430m south west of Fairy Cross Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery (7 km), Bowl barrow 145m north west of Bodmin Lodge forming part of a round barrow cemetery (7.3 km).

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