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Allington village cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Allington, Lincolnshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of market or parish cross that would have served as a focal point for community gatherings and commerce in village life. The cross stands as evidence of Allington's historical importance as a settled locality during the medieval era. Such crosses were commonly erected in English villages from the 13th century onwards and frequently underwent reconstruction or repair across subsequent centuries.
Allington village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012412. View the official record →
Allington village cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Allington, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012412.
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.
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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