Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTrewane Cross in St Neot churchyard

Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard

England
List entry 1016776
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Trewane Cross is a granite wayside cross located in the churchyard of St Neot in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period, likely the fifteenth or sixteenth century, and represents the type of carved stone cross that was common throughout Cornwall during the late medieval era. The cross displays characteristic features of Cornish crosses of this period, with a shaft and head worked from local granite. Such crosses served various functions within medieval communities, including marking routes, defining boundaries, and serving devotional purposes within the local landscape.

Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016776. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard?

Trewane Cross is a granite wayside cross located in the churchyard of St Neot in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016776.

Who is responsible for protecting Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard?

Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard 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 1016776.

What other scheduled monuments are near Trewane Cross in St Neot churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 780m east of Penventon (5.8 km), Wayside cross called Killboy Cross (5.9 km), Two bowl barrows 535m ENE of Fairy Cross forming part of a round barrow cemetery (7.8 km).

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