Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard

England
List entry 1013533
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and stands within the churchyard of St Nicholas's Church, serving as an important example of the crosses that commonly marked parish churchyards throughout England during the Middle Ages. Such crosses functioned as focal points for religious gatherings and processional routes within the sacred space of the churchyard. The surviving fabric of the monument reflects the stone construction typical of medieval ecclesiastical monuments in the region.

Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013533. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013533.

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

Churchyard cross, St Nicholas'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 1013533.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Old Spilsby: medieval settlement and cultivation remains south east of Partney Bridge (1.1 km), Ring Holt bowl barrow (2.3 km), Spilsby market cross (2.3 km).

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