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Ancaster village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Ancaster in Lincolnshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for the community, typical of crosses erected in English villages during the Middle Ages. The cross stands as evidence of Ancaster's historical importance as a settlement and reflects the religious and civic functions such monuments performed in medieval village life. Like many surviving examples, it represents the continuity of settlement patterns and communal gathering places that characterised English villages from the medieval period onwards.
Ancaster village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009222. View the official record →
Ancaster village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Ancaster in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009222.
Ancaster 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 1009222.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ancaster Roman settlement (0.5 km), Roman marching camp (0.8 km), Honington camp (3.3 km).
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