Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Ives Cross

St Ives Cross

England
List entry 1010689
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Ives Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of St Ives in Lincolnshire. The monument survives as a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, characteristic of crosses erected during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries to mark significant points along routes of travel and pilgrimage. Such crosses served both practical and spiritual functions within medieval communities, providing waymarking for travellers whilst also offering sites for prayer and devotion. The cross's survival to the present day, albeit in fragmentary form, testifies to its enduring importance as a local landmark within the Lincolnshire landscape.

St Ives Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010689. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Ives Cross?

St Ives Cross is a medieval wayside cross located in the parish of St Ives in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010689.

Who is responsible for protecting St Ives Cross?

St Ives 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 1010689.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Ives Cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary cross, Old Fen Dike (1.2 km), Boundary cross, Manor Hill Corner (2.1 km), White Cross, 80m north of Poultry Farm (3 km).

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