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Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby

England
List entry 1013536
Nation
England
The designation
Reference
List entry 1013536
Authority
Historic England (NHLE)
Status
Scheduled Monument
Scheduled area
0 hectares
Grid reference
TF 34371 72651
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby?

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.

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

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.

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

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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Nearby

Other scheduled monuments within 10 km

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
Site of St Michael's Church, Scrafield
5.2 km
Neolithic long barrow 650m south of Langton Grange Cottage
5.6 km
Neolithic long barrow 465m north-west of Dexthorpe
5.9 km
Ring Holt bowl barrow
6.3 km
Bolingbroke Castle
7.7 km
The ground beneath

The bedrock under Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby

Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby stands on Wealden Group, bedrock that formed in the Barremian. The rock here is sandstone and siltstone, interbedded.

The wider landscape

Around Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby

LincolnRoman town · ~22.8 milesBattle of Winceby (1643)Battle (1643) · ~3.2 miles
Domesday entry for Enderby, Lincolnshire →
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