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Harlaxton village cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Harlaxton, Lincolnshire. The cross stands as a focal point within the village and represents the type of communal stone structure typical of market or parish centres from the medieval period onwards. Such crosses served important functions within village life, acting as gathering places for commerce, proclamations, and social assembly. The surviving structure demonstrates the continued use and maintenance of this monument through subsequent centuries, reflecting the enduring significance of the site within the local community.
Harlaxton village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009208. View the official record →
Harlaxton village cross is a medieval monument located in the parish of Harlaxton, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009208.
Harlaxton 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 1009208.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Denton village cross (1.9 km), Barrow SW of Stroxton, on parish boundary (1.9 km), Churchyard cross, St Andrew's churchyard (1.9 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Harlaxton village cross'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.
Harlaxton village cross stands on Lias Group, bedrock that formed in the Aalenian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone, limestone and sandstone.