Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross in St Andrew's churchyard

Cross in St Andrew's churchyard

England
List entry 1018294
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England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Cross in St Andrew's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of early to late medieval date, located within the churchyard of St Andrew's Church in Lincolnshire. The monument survives as a substantial stone structure, representing a common form of devotional and communal focal point found in English parish churchyards during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served both religious and social functions, marking sacred space and providing a gathering point for parishioners. The survival of the cross in situ within its original ecclesiastical setting provides evidence of medieval religious practice and the development of the parish church landscape in Lincolnshire.

Cross in St Andrew's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018294. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross in St Andrew's churchyard?

Cross in St Andrew's churchyard is a medieval stone cross of early to late medieval date, located within the churchyard of St Andrew's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018294.

Who is responsible for protecting Cross in St Andrew's churchyard?

Cross in St Andrew'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 1018294.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cross in St Andrew's churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement SE of Welton le Wold village (6.7 km), Neolithic long barrow 575m WSW of Manor Warren Farm (7.8 km), Iron Age and Romano-British enclosure, S of village (8 km).

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