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Helpringham village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Helpringham in Lincolnshire, England. The cross stands in the centre of the village and represents a type of communal structure typical of English settlements from the medieval period onwards, serving as a focal point for parish life and commerce. The monument is listed on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1009232, reflecting its significance as a surviving example of village infrastructure. The cross demonstrates the enduring importance of such structures in medieval and post-medieval English communities as symbols of civic identity and centres of social and economic activity.
Helpringham village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009232. View the official record →
Helpringham village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Helpringham in Lincolnshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009232.
Helpringham 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 1009232.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman saltern in Helpringham Fen (4 km), Bowl barrow 210m SSW of The Limes (6.4 km), Bowl barrow 220m south of The Limes (6.5 km).
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