Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRowston village cross

Rowston village cross

England
List entry 1009230
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Rowston village cross is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Rowston, Lincolnshire. The monument dates to the medieval period and represents a type of public monument commonly erected in village centres and at important road junctions during the Middle Ages. Such crosses typically served functional and ceremonial purposes within their communities, marking gathering places and important locations within the settlement. The cross survives as a testament to medieval village infrastructure and religious observance in the Lincolnshire landscape.

Rowston village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009230. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rowston village cross?

Rowston village cross is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of Rowston, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009230.

Who is responsible for protecting Rowston village cross?

Rowston 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 1009230.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rowston village cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Digby village cross (1.6 km), Neolithic long barrow 770m ESE of Rowston Grange (3.2 km), Catley Priory (3.5 km).

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