Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas

The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas

England
List entry 1015538
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England
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Overview

History & significance

The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base is a medieval stone monument located east of the Church of St Nicholas in Lincolnshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents an example of a cross base, a type of monument commonly found in English parishes during the Middle Ages. Such bases typically supported stone crosses that served commemorative, devotional, or processional functions within their communities. The monument survives as evidence of medieval religious and social practices in the locality.

The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015538. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas?

The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base is a medieval stone monument located east of the Church of St Nicholas in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015538.

Who is responsible for protecting The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas?

The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas 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 1015538.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street (0.3 km), Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane (0.9 km), Kinaird motte and bailey castle (4 km).

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