Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Julian's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Julian's churchyard

England
List entry 1010684
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross, St Julian's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of St Julian's Church in Lincolnshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a typical example of the stone crosses that were commonly erected in English churchyards during this era, serving both as focal points for the burial ground and as markers of sacred space. The monument survives as a substantial upright stone structure, displaying the physical character characteristic of medieval churchyard monuments. Such crosses functioned as important ecclesiastical and community landmarks, their presence affirming the sanctity of the burial ground and the authority of the parish church.

Churchyard cross, St Julian's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010684. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Julian's churchyard?

Churchyard Cross, St Julian's churchyard is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of St Julian's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010684.

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

Churchyard cross, St Julian'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 1010684.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 730m SSE of South Walk Farm (2.4 km), Bowl barrow in Tongue Piece Holt (2.8 km), Bowl barrow 420m ESE of South Walk Farm (2.9 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Churchyard cross, St Julian's churchyard