Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, All Saints churchyard

Churchyard cross, All Saints churchyard

England
List entry 1013531
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross, All Saints churchyard is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The cross stands within the churchyard of All Saints Church and represents the type of stone cross that commonly marked the sacred precinct of parish churches during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served both practical and spiritual functions, demarcating consecrated ground and potentially serving as a focal point for open-air worship or processions. The surviving structure provides evidence of medieval religious practice and the physical organisation of the parish church and its surrounding landscape.

Churchyard cross, All Saints churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013531. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, All Saints churchyard?

Churchyard Cross, All Saints churchyard is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013531.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross, All Saints churchyard?

Churchyard cross, All Saints churchyard 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 1013531.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross, All Saints churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site 300m NE of All Saints Church (0.3 km), Abbey Hills moated site (1.1 km), Decoy Wood decoy pond (1.8 km).

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