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St Guthlac's Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and stands as a testament to the veneration of Saint Guthlac, the seventh-century hermit saint associated with the Fens and particularly commemorated at Crowland. The monument survives as a substantial stone structure that reflects the importance of pilgrimage and local devotion in medieval religious practice. Its presence in the landscape underscores the enduring spiritual significance of Guthlac's cult within the region throughout the Middle Ages.
St Guthlac's Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005052. View the official record →
St Guthlac's Cross is a medieval stone cross located in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005052.
St Guthlac's 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 1005052.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement W of Cate's Cove Corner (4.1 km), Ruins and site of Crowland Abbey (5 km), Trinity Bridge (5.1 km).
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