Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard, Winthorpe

Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard, Winthorpe

England
List entry 1014427
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard, Winthorpe is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of the parish church at Winthorpe in Lincolnshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and represents a common form of churchyard furniture from that era, serving both as a focal point for the burial ground and as a symbol of Christian authority within the community. The surviving structure demonstrates the architectural traditions of medieval parish crosses in the East Midlands region.

Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard, Winthorpe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014427. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard, Winthorpe?

Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard, Winthorpe is a medieval monument standing in the churchyard of the parish church at Winthorpe in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014427.

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

Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard, Winthorpe 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 1014427.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard (3.3 km), Cock Hill, Saxon burial mound (6 km), Churchyard cross, St Thomas of Canterbury's churchyard (9.6 km).

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