Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTrevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen Church

Trevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen Church

England
List entry 1010848
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Trevescan Cross is a medieval wayside cross situated approximately 340 metres south-south-west of Sennen Church in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period and survives as a standing stone cross, a form common throughout Cornwall during the later Middle Ages, when such crosses served as territorial markers, waymarkers, and expressions of religious devotion. The cross stands within the landscape as evidence of medieval settlement patterns and religious practice in the Penwith peninsula. Its survival as a listed ancient monument reflects the archaeological significance of Cornwall's substantial corpus of medieval crosses.

Trevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010848. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen Church?

Trevescan Cross is a medieval wayside cross situated approximately 340 metres south-south-west of Sennen Church in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010848.

Who is responsible for protecting Trevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen Church?

Trevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen 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 1010848.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trevescan Cross 340m SSW of Sennen Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross 170m north of Trevilley (0.5 km), Two barrows and circular enclosure on Pordenack Point (1.4 km), Round cairn 160m north east of Bosistow Island (1.9 km).

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