Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1010673
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross is a medieval cross located in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Lincolnshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of stone cross commonly erected in parish churchyards during the Middle Ages, serving both spiritual and communal functions. The cross stands as evidence of the religious and social practices of its era, when such monuments were integral to church landscapes. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important example of Lincolnshire's medieval heritage.

Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010673. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard?

Churchyard Cross is a medieval cross located in the churchyard of St Mary's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010673.

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

Churchyard cross, St Mary'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 1010673.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elloe Stone (1.1 km), King's Hall moated site, 480m east of Broadwater House Farm (3 km), Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard (3.3 km).

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