Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard

England
List entry 1014939
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross, St Andrew's churchyard is a medieval stone cross situated in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church in Lincolnshire. The monument is a shaft cross, characteristic of the type erected in English churchyards during the medieval period, serving functions both spiritual and practical within the parish community. The cross survives as a testament to medieval devotional practices and the material culture of the parish. As a scheduled monument under the official designation NHLE list entry 1014939, it remains an important artefact of Lincolnshire's ecclesiastical heritage.

Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014939. 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 stone cross situated in the churchyard of St Andrew's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014939.

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 1014939.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, Old Church (0.4 km), Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard (3 km), Spilsby market cross (4 km).

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