Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street

Mowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street

England
List entry 1015315
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Mowbray Cross is a medieval wayside cross located on Green Hill in the parish of Church Street, Lincolnshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents the type of free-standing stone crosses that once marked important routes and settlements throughout England. The cross stands as evidence of medieval religious devotion and the practical use of such structures as waymarkers and gathering points within the local landscape. Its survival to the present day makes it a significant record of Lincolnshire's medieval material culture.

Mowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015315. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street?

Mowbray Cross is a medieval wayside cross located on Green Hill in the parish of Church Street, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015315.

Who is responsible for protecting Mowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street?

Mowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street 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 1015315.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas (0.3 km), Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane (0.6 km), Kinaird motte and bailey castle (3.7 km).

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