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Gelston village cross is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of Gelston in Lincolnshire. The monument stands as a focal point of the village settlement and represents the type of community marker common to English villages during the medieval period. The cross survives as a substantial stone structure, preserving evidence of village organisation and social life from its period. Such crosses typically served both practical and symbolic functions within their communities, marking central gathering places and affirming the importance of the settlement within the local hierarchy.
Gelston village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009217. View the official record →
Gelston village cross is a medieval stone cross located in the parish of Gelston in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009217.
Gelston village cross 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 1009217.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castle Hill (1.6 km), Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard (2.6 km), Iron Age settlement (3.5 km).
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