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Spilsby market cross is a medieval monument located in the market town of Spilsby in Lincolnshire. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and served as the focal point for the town's commercial and civic activities, typical of market crosses erected during the late medieval period. The cross stands as evidence of Spilsby's importance as a trading centre and reflects the urban development that characterised English market towns in this era. The monument remains a significant heritage asset within the town and is protected as a listed structure under the National Heritage List for England.
Spilsby market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013534. View the official record →
Spilsby market cross is a medieval monument located in the market town of Spilsby in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013534.
Spilsby market 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 1013534.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eresby Hall: the remains of a post-medieval house and gardens overlying a medieval manor house (1.2 km), Old Spilsby: medieval settlement and cultivation remains south east of Partney Bridge (1.2 km), Churchyard cross, St Nicholas's churchyard (2.3 km).
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