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Wainfleet All Saints market cross is a medieval monument located in the market town of Wainfleet in Lincolnshire. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and represents a typical example of a market cross from the late medieval period, serving as a focal point for commercial and civic activity within the town. The cross would have functioned as a gathering place for traders and as a symbol of the town's market rights and status. As a designated ancient monument, it remains an important testimony to Wainfleet's medieval prosperity and urban organisation.
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 located 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).
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