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Rowston village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Rowston, Lincolnshire. The cross dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for the village community, functioning as a gathering place and market centre. The structure exemplifies the type of parish cross that was common throughout England during the later medieval period, when such monuments became increasingly prevalent in village settlements. As a scheduled ancient monument, the cross represents an important survival of medieval village infrastructure and community organisation in the East Midlands.
Rowston village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009230. View the official record →
Rowston village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Rowston, Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009230.
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.
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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