Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan

Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan

England
List entry 1016750
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan, is a medieval stone cross of uncertain but likely medieval date. The monument stands within the churchyard of St John the Baptist, Treslothan, a parish in Cornwall. Such wayside crosses were characteristic features of the medieval Cornish landscape, serving devotional, boundary-marking, or directional functions within communities. The cross survives as a testament to medieval religious practice and the organisation of the rural ecclesiastical landscape in Cornwall.

Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016750. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan?

Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan, is a medieval stone cross of uncertain but likely medieval date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016750.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan?

Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan 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 1016750.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross in St John's churchyard, Treslothan?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round cairn with later shelter and beacon known as Beacon Hut, 430m NNW of Wheal Lovell Farm (8 km), Wayside cross at Trenethick Barton (8.9 km), Multi-period archaeological landscape on Tregonning Hill (9.1 km).

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