Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross in St Bartholomew's churchyard

Cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard

England
List entry 1018287
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire. The monument survives as a substantial upright shaft, representing the type of churchyard cross that was common throughout England during the medieval period, serving both as a focal point for the parish and as a symbol of Christian authority. The cross dates to the medieval era, though the precise century of its construction is not definitively established in the available scholarly record. As a Grade II listed structure and scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important surviving example of parish religious infrastructure from the medieval landscape.

Cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018287. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard?

Cross in St Bartholomew's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018287.

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

Cross in St Bartholomew'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 1018287.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Site of medieval nunnery and post-Dissolution house, Nun Cotham (1.6 km), Camera of the Knights Hospitallers, medieval settlement and cultivation remains, post-medieval house and gardens (2.9 km), Stallingborough medieval settlement, post-medieval manor house and formal gardens (3.5 km).

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