Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard

England
List entry 1013535
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard Cross, St Peter's churchyard is a medieval cross monument located in Lincolnshire. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents a type of ecclesiastical monument commonly found in English churchyards, serving both practical and spiritual functions within the parish. The cross survives as a physical record of medieval religious life and the organisation of the church within its community. Like many such crosses, it would have been a focal point within the churchyard, marking sacred space and potentially serving commemorative or processional purposes.

Churchyard cross, St Peter's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013535. 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 cross monument located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013535.

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 1013535.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eresby Hall: the remains of a post-medieval house and gardens overlying a medieval manor house (2 km), Spilsby market cross (2.7 km), Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard (3 km).

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