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Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Saleby is a medieval stone cross that stands within the churchyard of St Margaret's Church in the village of Saleby, Lincolnshire. The monument dates from the medieval period, when such crosses were common features of parish churchyards throughout England, serving both liturgical and communal functions. The cross survives as a substantial upright stone structure, representing an important example of local medieval stonework and ecclesiastical practice. Its presence within the churchyard reflects the historical significance of Saleby's church as a focal point of the medieval settlement and parish community.
Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Saleby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014426. View the official record →
Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Saleby is a medieval stone cross that stands within the churchyard of St Margaret's Church in the village of Saleby, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014426.
Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Saleby 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 1014426.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow 495m north of Moon Wood (7 km), Bowl barrow at Mill Hill Quarry, 350m north west of Claxby church (7.1 km), Neolithic long barrow and two associated round barrows 250m east of Fordington House Farm (7.9 km).
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