Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Edith's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Edith's churchyard

England
List entry 1011797
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Edith's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at St Edith's Church in Lincolnshire. The monument survives as a substantial upright shaft with its base, representing a form of ecclesiastical monument common to English churchyards from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses typically served functional and symbolic roles within the sacred space of the church precinct, though the precise dating and original form of this example would require detailed architectural and archaeological examination. The monument remains in situ within the churchyard setting, forming part of the historical landscape associated with the church.

Churchyard cross, St Edith's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011797. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Edith's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Edith's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard at St Edith's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011797.

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

Churchyard cross, St Edith'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 1011797.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Haverholme Priory (1.5 km), Ewerby village cross (3.4 km), Churchyard cross, St Oswald's churchyard (4.8 km).

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