Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Philip's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Philip's churchyard

England
List entry 1015163
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Philip's churchyard, is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire, England. The monument is a typical example of a churchyard cross, a form of religious monument commonly erected in English parishes during the medieval period. Such crosses served both spiritual and practical functions within their communities, marking sacred space and serving as focal points for outdoor religious observance and parish gatherings. The cross remains an important physical record of medieval parish life and religious practice in the region.

Churchyard cross, St Philip's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015163. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Philip's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Philip's churchyard, is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015163.

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

Churchyard cross, St Philip'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 1015163.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement site (3.2 km), Ring Holt bowl barrow (4.5 km), Bowl barrow 800m north east of the Manor House (5.7 km).

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