Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBoundary cross, Mareham Lane

Boundary cross, Mareham Lane

England
List entry 1009233
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Boundary Cross, Mareham Lane is a medieval boundary marker located in Lincolnshire. The cross stands as evidence of the administrative and territorial divisions that characterised the medieval landscape, serving to demarcate parish or manorial boundaries. Such crosses were common features of the English countryside during the medieval period, functioning as fixed points of reference for landholding and local governance. The monument retains archaeological and historical significance as a surviving example of medieval boundary management practices.

Boundary cross, Mareham Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009233. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Boundary cross, Mareham Lane?

Boundary Cross, Mareham Lane is a medieval boundary marker located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009233.

Who is responsible for protecting Boundary cross, Mareham Lane?

Boundary cross, Mareham Lane 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 1009233.

What other scheduled monuments are near Boundary cross, Mareham Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard (5.9 km), Moated site, Newton (7 km), Site of Anglo-Saxon nunnery and medieval chapel, Stow Green (7 km).

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