Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Cornelius's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Cornelius's churchyard

England
List entry 1010685
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Cornelius's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument dates from the medieval period and stands as a testament to the religious and communal functions such crosses served in English churchyards. Like other surviving examples, it would have been a focal point for parishioners and served ritual and administrative purposes within the church community. The cross represents an important category of ecclesiastical monument that characterised English parishes from the medieval period onwards.

Churchyard cross, St Cornelius's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010685. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Cornelius's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Cornelius's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010685.

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

Churchyard cross, St Cornelius'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 1010685.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bleasby medieval village (1.9 km), The Mount: a medieval windmill mound 670m south of Bleasby Grange (2.5 km), Buslingthorpe medieval village remains (3.5 km).

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