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Washingborough village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Washingborough in Lincolnshire. The cross is a product of the medieval period and represents a typical example of the village crosses that served communal functions in English settlements from the Middle Ages onwards. Such structures commonly functioned as focal points for markets, proclamations, and social gatherings within their communities. The monument is designated as an ancient monument and is recorded on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1009221.
Washingborough village cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009221. View the official record →
Washingborough village cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Washingborough in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009221.
Washingborough village 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 1009221.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Car Dyke, Roman canal N of Washingborough (0.5 km), Car Dyke between Washingborough and Common Square (2 km), Car Dyke, Roman canal adjoining Glebe Farm (2.1 km).
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