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Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval stone cross that survives in the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church in Lincolnshire. The monument is a product of the late medieval period, when such crosses were commonly erected in parish churchyards across England, often serving as focal points for community gatherings and religious observance. The cross retains its stone construction and original form, which has enabled its designation as a heritage monument of archaeological and historical importance. Its presence within an active churchyard context preserves valuable evidence of medieval parochial life and the material culture of Lincolnshire.
Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018283. View the official record →
Cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard is a medieval stone cross that survives in the churchyard of St John the Baptist Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018283.
Cross in St John the Baptist'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 1018283.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Neolithic long barrow 465m north-west of Dexthorpe (6.8 km), Neolithic long barrow and two associated round barrows 250m east of Fordington House Farm (7.3 km), Fordington medieval village (7.3 km).
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