Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard

England
List entry 1010681
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard is a medieval cross located in Lincolnshire. The monument survives as a stone structure typical of parish churchyard crosses erected during the medieval period, serving as a focal point for religious observance and community gathering within the churchyard. Such crosses frequently underwent reconstruction or repair across centuries, and their forms varied considerably depending on local building traditions and available materials. The cross at St Margaret's represents an important element of the wider corpus of medieval ecclesiastical monuments found throughout Lincolnshire.

Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010681. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard is a medieval cross located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010681.

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

Churchyard cross, St Margaret'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 1010681.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Benedict's churchyard (1 km), Site of St Martin's Church, Dalderby (1.3 km), Tower on the Moor (3.1 km).

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