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Churchyard Cross, St Mary's churchyard, is a medieval stone cross situated in Lincolnshire, England. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a significant example of ecclesiastical furnishings typical of parish churchyards throughout England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses commonly served both functional and ceremonial purposes within churchyard spaces, often marking gathering points or serving in religious observances. The structure's survival to the present day, despite losses to many similar monuments, contributes to its historical importance as material evidence of medieval parochial life and practice.
Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015162. View the official record →
Churchyard Cross, St Mary's churchyard, is a medieval stone cross situated in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015162.
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 1015162.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Decoy Wood decoy pond (1.6 km), Medieval salt workings (2.7 km), Wainfleet All Saints market cross (2.7 km).
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