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Cross in St Lawrence's churchyard is a medieval stone cross situated within the churchyard of St Lawrence's Church in Lincolnshire. The monument dates to the medieval period, though the precise century of its construction requires reference to detailed archaeological assessment. The cross represents a significant example of ecclesiastical stonework and would have served important functions within the churchyard, whether as a focal point for gatherings, a marker for significant locations, or a symbol of the church's authority. Its survival to the present day demonstrates the durability of medieval masonry and the continuity of use within this established place of worship.
Cross in St Lawrence's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018295. View the official record →
Cross in St Lawrence's churchyard is a medieval stone cross situated within the churchyard of St Lawrence's Church in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018295.
Cross in St Lawrence'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 1018295.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Manor moated site and fishpond complex (3.6 km), Cross in St Mary's churchyard (3.7 km), Cross in St Andrew's churchyard (4.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Cross in St Lawrence'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 Lawrence's churchyard stands on White Chalk Subgroup, bedrock that formed in the Maastrichtian. The rock here is chalk.