Cathedrals · South West England
Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral
In or near Truro.
Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral — a Grade II*-listed cathedral in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Truro · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
The Cornwall Museum and Art Gallery showcases the history and culture of Cornwall through various collections, including art, minerals, and nature. Visitors can explore exhibitions that reflect Cornish identity and heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Standing Cross at High Cross is located 30 metres west of Truro Cathedral in South-West England. This Grade II* listed structure is an important historical landmark within the parish of Truro.
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- Coordinates
- 50.2641, -5.0522
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Truro
- Postcode
- TR1 2SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Phone
- +44 1872 272205
- Nearest railway station
- Truro — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17663768 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral?
- Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR1 2SJ), in the parish of Truro.
- What is Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral?
- Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral — a Grade II*-listed cathedral in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR1 2SJ.
- Is Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral a listed building?
- Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral a protected site?
- Yes — Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Standing cross at High Cross, 30m west of Truro Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Truro, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR1 2SJ.