Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCross in St Peter's churchyard

Cross in St Peter's churchyard

England
List entry 1018286
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Cross in St Peter's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire. The monument stands within the churchyard of St Peter's Church and represents a surviving example of the decorative and functional crosses that were commonly erected in English churchyards during the medieval period. Such crosses typically served both religious and social functions within parish communities, often marking gathering places and focal points for worship. The precise dating and original architectural details of this particular cross reflect the building practices and stone-working traditions of its era.

Cross in St Peter's churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018286. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cross in St Peter's churchyard?

Cross in St Peter's churchyard is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018286.

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

Cross in St Peter'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 1018286.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross in St Martin's churchyard (2.1 km), Round Barrow Cemetery with outlying barrow to the west of Tetney and north of the Waithe Beck (2.5 km), Humberston Abbey (3.4 km).

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