Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel

England
List entry 1014227
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard is a medieval stone cross located eight metres south of Tregaminion chapel in Cornwall. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of wayside marker commonly erected near religious sites and along routes of pilgrimage and local devotion. The cross survives as a standing stone monument within the chapel yard, forming part of the wider ecclesiastical landscape associated with Tregaminion chapel. Such wayside crosses served both practical and spiritual functions within medieval communities, marking sacred boundaries and facilitating local worship.

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014227. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel?

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard is a medieval stone cross located eight metres south of Tregaminion chapel in Cornwall. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014227.

Who is responsible for protecting Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel?

Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south 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 1014227.

What other scheduled monuments are near Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 8m south of the chapel?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross in Tregaminion chapel yard, 3m north west 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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