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Cross in St Edith's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St Edith's Church in Lincolnshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of churchyard cross that was common in English parishes during the Middle Ages, serving both ceremonial and practical functions within the sacred space. The cross survives as a standing stone monument, testament to the continuity of religious practice and the material culture of medieval Lincolnshire. Its presence within the churchyard of St Edith's reflects the established patterns of medieval parish life and the enduring significance of such structures within English ecclesiastical landscapes.
Cross in St Edith's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018282. View the official record →
Cross in St Edith's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located within the churchyard of St Edith's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018282.
Cross in St Edith'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 1018282.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Cockerington Hall moated site (2.7 km), Louth Park Abbey (3.8 km), Castle Hill motte and bailey castle, Castle Carlton (4.4 km).
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