Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTrevenning Cross and post-medieval guide post, 700m south west of Trevenning village

Trevenning Cross and post-medieval guide post, 700m south west of Trevenning village

England
List entry 1007965
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Trevenning Cross is a wayside cross of medieval origin located approximately 700 metres south west of Trevenning village in Cornwall. The monument comprises a stone cross that has been adapted in the post-medieval period to serve as a guide post, reflecting the changing functional needs of the route it marked. The cross exemplifies the type of religious and directional markers that were characteristic features of the Cornish landscape from the medieval period onwards. Such monuments served both spiritual purposes for travellers and practical navigation functions along established ways.

Trevenning Cross and post-medieval guide post, 700m south west of Trevenning village is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007965. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trevenning Cross and post-medieval guide post, 700m south west of Trevenning village?

Trevenning Cross is a wayside cross of medieval origin located approximately 700 metres south west of Trevenning village in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007965.

Who is responsible for protecting Trevenning Cross and post-medieval guide post, 700m south west of Trevenning village?

Trevenning Cross and post-medieval guide post, 700m south west of Trevenning village 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 1007965.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trevenning Cross and post-medieval guide post, 700m south west of Trevenning village?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Prior's Cross at Washaway (8.5 km), Lantern cross 60m north east of Lancarffe (8.5 km), An early Christian memorial stone at Lancarffe (8.6 km).

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