Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard

England
List entry 1010675
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church in Lincolnshire. The cross is a characteristic example of a parish churchyard cross, a monument type widely erected across England during the medieval period to serve both ritual and community functions. Such crosses typically featured a shaft mounted on a stepped base and often served as a focal point for religious observances and gatherings within the churchyard. The precise dating and original architectural details of this particular example would be documented in the official monument record, though churchyard crosses of this type generally date from the medieval period, with many examples modified or reconstructed in later centuries.

Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010675. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard?

Churchyard cross is a medieval monument located in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010675.

Who is responsible for protecting Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Andrew's 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 1010675.

What other scheduled monuments are near Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Helpringham village cross (3.4 km), Medieval moated site, settlement and cultivation remains, post-medieval park and garden, Thorpe Latimer (4.4 km), Car Dyke, Roman canal at Helpringham (5.1 km).

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