Monument record MLI125742 - Churchyard, Church of the Holy Cross, Kirkby Green
Summary
Churchyard at the Church of the Holy Cross, Kirkby Green. Likely dates to at least the 13th century, when the church it serves is thought to have its origins.
Type and Period (1)
- CHURCHYARD (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The churchyard at the Church of the Holy Cross is depicted on the 2nd edition 25" Ordnance Survey County Series map. It likely dates to at least the 13th century, when the church it serves is thought to have its origins (see MLI86784). {1}
Part of a likely mid 19th century churchyard wall was recorded in October 2019, during archaeological monitoring of repair works to the 20th century boundary walling. The removal of part of the modern walling exposed remains of this earlier wall, which was constructed of both coursed and uncoursed, roughly shaped limestone blocks. It was thought likely that this earlier wall was contemporary with the rebuilding of the church in 1848, although evidence of later repair works conducted in brick to the wall were also noted. Several small fragments of redeposited and disarticulated human bone were also recovered from the graveyard soil, with the fragments being re-buried at the conclusion of the investigation. {2}{3}
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SLI3566 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1902-06. 25 Inch County Series Map - Second Edition. 1:2500. TF 05 NE.
- <2> SLI16655 Report: Neville Hall. 2019. Church of the Holy Cross, Church Lane, Kirkby Green. NH site code: HCKG19.
- <3> SLI16656 Report: Neville Hall. 2019. Church of the Holy Cross, Church Lane, Kirkby Green. LCNCC 2019.201.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0849 5778 (70m by 55m) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Non Parish Area | Kirkby Green, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SCOPWICK, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jan 8 2024 9:16AM
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