Scheduled MonumentsEnglandChurchyard cross, St Swithun's churchyard

Churchyard cross, St Swithun's churchyard

England
List entry 1011800
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Churchyard cross, St Swithun's churchyard is a medieval monument of probable 14th or 15th century date located in the parish churchyard at St Swithun's Church in Lincolnshire. The cross comprises a stone shaft mounted upon a stepped base, representing a common form of parish churchyard monument found throughout medieval England. Such crosses typically served ceremonial and practical functions within the ecclesiastical landscape, marking a focal point within the churchyard and potentially serving processional purposes. The survival of this example demonstrates the continuity of medieval religious material culture within the parochial setting.

Churchyard cross, St Swithun's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011800. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Churchyard cross, St Swithun's churchyard?

Churchyard cross, St Swithun's churchyard is a medieval monument of probable 14th or 15th century date located in the parish churchyard at St Swithun's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011800.

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

Churchyard cross, St Swithun'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 1011800.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Saucer barrow 100m west of All Saints' Church (0.7 km), Churchyard cross, All Saints' churchyard (0.8 km), Westborough village cross (1.1 km).

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