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 stone cross located in Lincolnshire, England, serving as a territorial marker within the rural landscape. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of boundary stone or cross that was commonly erected to demarcate parish or manorial divisions across the English countryside. Such crosses functioned as important reference points for local administration and land ownership during the Middle Ages. The survival of this example provides evidence of medieval boundary practices and the physical infrastructure used to define territorial limits in the region.

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 stone cross located in Lincolnshire, England, serving as a territorial marker within the rural landscape. 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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