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Helpringham village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Helpringham in Lincolnshire. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents the type of parish cross that served as a focal point for community life in English villages. The cross stands in the village and retains features characteristic of its period, though like many such monuments it has undergone repairs and modifications over the centuries. Such crosses functioned as gathering places for markets, proclamations, and social assembly, and their survival indicates the historical importance of Helpringham as a settled community.
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. 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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