Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe

St Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe

England
List entry 1018404
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England
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Overview

History & significance

St Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe is a scheduled monument comprising an ecclesiastical site and associated cross in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The church, established as a collegiate foundation, dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of religious institutional architecture of that era. The standing cross, a characteristic medieval monument type, survives as evidence of the ceremonial and social functions of the settlement. The site reflects the prominence of Lowthorpe as a medieval ecclesiastical centre and demonstrates the layered history of rural religious communities in northern England.

St Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018404. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe?

St Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe is a scheduled monument comprising an ecclesiastical site and associated cross in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018404.

Who is responsible for protecting St Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe?

St Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe 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 1018404.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Martin's collegiate church and medieval standing cross, Lowthorpe?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow on Fox Hill (0.9 km), Medieval hall and settlement remains immediately west of St John's Church (1.4 km), Nunnery Hill and adjacent earthworks, Little Kelk (1.8 km).

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