Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross 20m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church

Churchyard cross 20m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church

England
List entry 1020023
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross 20m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church is a medieval stone cross situated in the churchyard near Helpston in Lincolnshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction is not firmly established in the available scholarly record. The cross consists of a stone shaft and base typical of churchyard crosses of the period, serving both as a focus for open-air worship and as a significant landmark within the parish. It remains an important example of medieval religious architecture within the local landscape.

Churchyard cross 20m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross 20m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church?

Churchyard cross 20m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church is a medieval stone cross situated in the churchyard near Helpston in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020023.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross 20m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church?

Churchyard cross 20m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church 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 1020023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross 20m south of St Peter and St Paul's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stallingborough medieval settlement, post-medieval manor house and formal gardens (0.1 km), Two moated sites at Healing Hall (2.6 km), Cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard (3.5 km).

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