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Wainfleet All Saints market cross is a medieval monument situated in the market town of Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and represents a significant example of late medieval civic infrastructure, serving as a focal point for commercial and social activity within the town centre. The cross exhibits characteristic features of its period, including stonework typical of market crosses constructed during the Tudor era. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important testament to Wainfleet's historical status as a prosperous market settlement in medieval and early modern Lincolnshire.
Wainfleet All Saints market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013530. View the official record →
Wainfleet All Saints market cross is a medieval monument situated in the market town of Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013530.
Wainfleet All Saints 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 1013530.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Magdalen College School (0.2 km), Medieval salt workings (1.5 km), Churchyard cross, St Mary's churchyard (2.7 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Wainfleet All Saints market cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Wainfleet All Saints market cross stands on Wealden Group, bedrock that formed in the Barremian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.