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Churchyard cross, Old Church is a medieval cross located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument dates from the medieval period and stands within the churchyard setting, serving as a focal point for the sacred landscape surrounding the parish church. Such crosses were common features of English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards, functioning as gathering places and markers of the consecrated ground. The cross represents the religious and communal importance of the parish church in medieval society, and its survival to the present day demonstrates the enduring character of the churchyard as a historical space.
Churchyard cross, Old Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013532. View the official record →
Churchyard cross, Old Church is a medieval cross located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013532.
Churchyard cross, Old 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 1013532.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard (0.4 km), Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard (3.1 km), Spilsby market cross (3.9 km).
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