Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel

England
List entry 1014226
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard is a medieval cross of uncertain dating, located approximately three metres north-west of Tregaminion Chapel in Cornwall. The monument survives as a stone cross, a form characteristic of medieval wayside markers that served both religious and practical functions in the Cornish landscape. Such crosses typically marked routes of pilgrimage or local significance and may have served as meeting places or boundary markers. The precise date of construction remains undetermined, though its style and placement within the chapel precinct suggest a medieval origin, reflecting the religious landscape of medieval Cornwall.

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014226. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel?

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard is a medieval cross of uncertain dating, located approximately three metres north-west of Tregaminion Chapel in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014226.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel?

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel 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 1014226.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west of the chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel (0 km), Two wayside crosses in the park surrounding Menabilly (0.9 km), The Tristan Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross, 75m north of Polscoe (1.6 km).

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