Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard

England
List entry 1010675
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard is a medieval cross monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The structure represents a category of parish monuments commonly erected during the medieval period, serving functions both religious and civic within the churchyard setting. Such crosses typically functioned as focal points for gatherings, processions, and community assemblies within the sacred precinct of the church. The monument's survival into the modern period attests to its historical importance within the local parish landscape, and it remains a significant example of medieval devotional and parochial architecture in the region.

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, St Andrew's churchyard is a medieval cross monument located in Lincolnshire, England. 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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