Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Helen's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Helen's churchyard

England
List entry 1010679
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Helen's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Helen's Church in Lincolnshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of structure commonly erected in English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards, serving both practical and spiritual functions within the parish. The cross would have functioned as a focal point for the Christian community and potentially as a preaching platform or gathering place. Such churchyard crosses typically comprised a stone base and shaft supporting a head carved with a cross motif, though the current condition and any surviving architectural details of this particular example would require site inspection to fully characterise.

Churchyard cross, St Helen's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010679. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Helen's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Helen's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Helen's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010679.

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

Churchyard cross, St Helen'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 1010679.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Revesby Abbey (2.1 km), Two Roman barrows 180m west of Home Farm (2.4 km), Churchyard cross, St Benedict's churchyard (4.1 km).

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