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Cranwell village cross is a medieval monument located in Cranwell, Lincolnshire. The structure dates to the medieval period and stands as evidence of the village's historical importance as a settlement with a defined centre. Village crosses of this type typically served administrative, commercial, and social functions within their communities, often marking the focal point where markets were held and public announcements made. The cross contributes to the archaeological and historical record of rural Lincolnshire settlement patterns during the medieval era.
Cranwell village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009224. View the official record →
Cranwell village cross is a medieval monument located in Cranwell, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009224.
Cranwell village cross 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 1009224.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Long barrow or mortuary enclosure and round barrow north of Beck Plantation (5.2 km), Silkby Chapel remains, Butt Lees (7.2 km), Folk Moot bowl barrow, Butt Lees (7.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Cranwell village cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Cranwell village cross stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.