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Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Margaret's Church in Somersby, Lincolnshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though its precise construction date remains uncertain. It stands as a typical example of the churchyard crosses that were common features of English parishes during the Middle Ages, serving liturgical and communal functions within the ecclesiastical landscape. The cross remains an important historical record of medieval religious practice and the material culture of the Lincolnshire countryside.
Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013536. View the official record →
Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Margaret's Church in Somersby, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013536.
Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby 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 1013536.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Margaret's Church, Bag Enderby (0.8 km), Settlement site (3.9 km), Bowl barrow 800m north east of the Manor House (4 km).
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