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Wayside cross in Holy Trinity churchyard, Tresillian is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date. The monument survives as a granite shaft mounted on a stepped base, characteristic of Cornish wayside crosses of the period. Such crosses served important functions within medieval communities as markers of sacred space, meeting points, and focal features within the religious landscape. The survival of this example within the churchyard setting demonstrates the continuity of Christian devotion and communal gathering at this location across centuries.
Wayside cross in Holy Trinity churchyard, Tresillian is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015073. View the official record →
Wayside cross in Holy Trinity churchyard, Tresillian is a medieval stone cross of probable fourteenth-century date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015073.
Wayside cross in Holy Trinity churchyard, Tresillian 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 1015073.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Multiple enclosure fort at Round Wood (6.9 km), Round 310m north of Carlannick (7 km), Two rounds at Playing Place, 960m and 970m south west of Carlyon Farm (7.1 km).
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