Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross 200m north west of Trethew

Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew

England
List entry 1018696
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall. The monument survives as a standing cross shaft, characteristic of the wayside crosses that marked routes and boundaries throughout medieval Cornwall. Dating to the medieval period, such crosses served both practical functions as waymarkers for travellers and pilgrims, and spiritual purposes within the Christian landscape. The cross represents the surviving material culture of medieval Cornwall's religious and social infrastructure.

Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018696. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew?

Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew is a medieval stone cross located in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018696.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew?

Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew 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 1018696.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross 200m north west of Trethew?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel (7.3 km), Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel (7.3 km), The Tristan Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross, 75m north of Polscoe (7.7 km).

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