Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard

England
List entry 1014428
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross, St Mary's Churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire. The monument dates from the medieval period and represents a form of ecclesiastical monument common in English churchyards, where such crosses frequently served liturgical, processional, or commemorative functions. The structure survives as a substantial stone cross head and shaft, demonstrating the craftsmanship typical of medieval parish church furnishings. Such churchyard crosses are important archaeological witnesses to medieval religious practice and the material culture of local communities.

Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014428. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard?

Churchyard Cross, St Mary's Churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014428.

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 1014428.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow and Bronze Age round barrow 680m ESE of Manor House (1.6 km), Churchyard cross, St Margaret's churchyard, Somersby (2.3 km), Churchyard cross, St Margaret's Church, Bag Enderby (3.1 km).

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