Scheduled MonumentsEnglandAllington village cross

Allington village cross

England
List entry 1012412
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Allington village cross is a medieval monument located in Allington, Lincolnshire. The structure dates to the medieval period and serves as a notable example of the village crosses that were erected in market and parish settlements throughout England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically functioned as focal points for community gathering, trade, and religious observance. The monument's survival represents an important record of medieval village infrastructure and the social organisation of rural English communities.

Allington village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012412. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allington village cross?

Allington village cross is a medieval monument located in Allington, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012412.

Who is responsible for protecting Allington village cross?

Allington village cross 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 1012412.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allington village cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated grange with fishpond at Muston (3.7 km), Muston village cross, 70m east of Mountain Ash Farm (3.9 km), Shifted medieval village earthworks and moat at Easthorpe (4.8 km).

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