Scheduled MonumentsEnglandWhite Cross, 80m north of Poultry Farm

White Cross, 80m north of Poultry Farm

England
List entry 1014429
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

White Cross is a wayside cross located north of Poultry Farm in Lincolnshire. The monument is a medieval roadside marker, typical of crosses erected during the medieval period to serve as directional and devotional features along routes of travel and pilgrimage. Such crosses formed an important part of the landscape infrastructure and religious practice of medieval England, providing waymarking for travellers and serving as focal points for prayer or rest. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its significance as a surviving example of this class of medieval monument in the county.

White Cross, 80m north of Poultry Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014429. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is White Cross, 80m north of Poultry Farm?

White Cross is a wayside cross located north of Poultry Farm in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014429.

Who is responsible for protecting White Cross, 80m north of Poultry Farm?

White Cross, 80m north of Poultry Farm 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 1014429.

What other scheduled monuments are near White Cross, 80m north of Poultry Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Boundary cross, Manor Hill Corner (1.8 km), St Ives Cross (3 km), Boundary cross, Old Fen Dike (4 km).

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