Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard

England
List entry 1011798
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard, is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire. The structure belongs to a class of parish churchyard crosses that served both liturgical and social functions within medieval communities. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period and would have functioned as focal points for gatherings, processions, and outdoor worship within the churchyard. The surviving remains represent an important example of the religious and communal infrastructure that characterised English parishes during the medieval centuries.

Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011798. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard, is a medieval monument located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011798.

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

Churchyard cross, St Peter'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 1011798.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dovecote 250m north west of Barnby Hall (3.6 km), Westborough village cross (4.4 km), Saucer barrow 100m west of All Saints' Church (4.7 km).

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