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 post-medieval wayside cross and guide post located approximately 700 metres south-west of Trevenning village in Cornwall. The monument consists of a stone cross shaft mounted upon a base, serving the dual function typical of such structures in early modern rural Cornwall of marking both a route waypoint and a focal point for local settlement. The guide post element indicates its practical role in directing travellers through the landscape during the post-medieval period, when such markers became increasingly common features of Cornish highways. The site is recorded as a scheduled ancient monument under the National Heritage List for England.

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 post-medieval wayside cross and guide post 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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