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Boundary Cross, Old Fen Dike is a medieval cross located in Lincolnshire. The monument marks a historic boundary point associated with the Old Fen Dike, a significant drainage and boundary feature in the fenland landscape. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents the type of boundary marker commonly erected along fen margins and administrative divisions in medieval England. Such crosses served both practical and symbolic functions, indicating territorial limits and facilitating navigation through the marshy fenland terrain.
Boundary cross, Old Fen Dike is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010672. View the official record →
Boundary Cross, Old Fen Dike is a medieval cross located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010672.
Boundary cross, Old Fen Dike 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 1010672.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Ives Cross (1.2 km), Boundary cross, Manor Hill Corner (2.7 km), White Cross, 80m north of Poultry Farm (4 km).
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