Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTreslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount

Treslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount

England
List entry 1008169
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Treslea Downs Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located near Mount in Cornwall. The monument survives as a stone cross shaft, representing the class of wayside or boundary crosses that were erected across Cornwall during the medieval period. Such crosses served both practical functions in marking routes and territorial boundaries, and religious purposes as focal points for devotion and markers of Christian landscape. The site's survival and official designation reflect the archaeological and historical importance of Cornwall's medieval cross heritage.

Treslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008169. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Treslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount?

Treslea Downs Cross is a standing cross of medieval date located near Mount in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008169.

Who is responsible for protecting Treslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount?

Treslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount 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 1008169.

What other scheduled monuments are near Treslea Downs Cross 300m west of Mount?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (5.9 km), Bowl barrow 430m south west of Fairy Cross Farm forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.5 km), Bowl barrow 145m north west of Bodmin Lodge forming part of a round barrow cemetery (6.7 km).

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