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Cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Cuthbert's Church in Lincolnshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction remains uncertain from available documentation. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure of historic and archaeological significance, representing a monument type commonly found in English churchyards from the twelfth century onwards, serving functions both religious and communal. Such crosses typically marked sacred space and served as focal points for outdoor worship and parish gatherings.
Cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018288. View the official record →
Cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in the churchyard of St Cuthbert's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018288.
Cross in St Cuthbert'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 1018288.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Section of Roman town wall S of the Bishop's Palace (9.6 km), Portion of Roman fosse and mound W of the Temple Gardens (9.7 km), Roman wall, ditch and gate adjoining and under The Park (9.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard'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.
Cross in St Cuthbert's churchyard stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.