Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale 34m WSW of the house

Two wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale 34m WSW of the house

England
List entry 1005457
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale is a pair of medieval stone crosses situated approximately 34 metres west-south-west of Trewardale House in Cornwall. The crosses represent examples of wayside monuments that were characteristic features of the medieval Cornish landscape, likely serving functions related to travel, parish boundaries, or local devotion. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period, though precise dating of individual examples often remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. The survival of two crosses at this location demonstrates the persistence of these monuments within the local landscape and their significance within the wider archaeological heritage of rural Cornwall.

Two wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale 34m WSW of the house is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005457. View the official record →

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What is Two wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale 34m WSW of the house?

Two wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale is a pair of medieval stone crosses situated approximately 34 metres west-south-west of Trewardale House in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005457.

Who is responsible for protecting Two wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale 34m WSW of the house?

Two wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale 34m WSW of the house 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 1005457.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two wayside crosses in the grounds of Trewardale 34m WSW of the house?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multi-span bridge known as Respryn Bridge (8.1 km), Five bowl barrows 550m north of Trewindle forming part of a round barrow cemetery (9 km), Three bowl barrows 570m north east of Trewindle (9.3 km).

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