Monument record MLI60027 - Village Cross and War Memorial, Helpringham
Summary
Village cross and war memorial on the Green, Helpringham.
Type and Period (2)
- VILLAGE CROSS (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1300 AD to 1900 AD?)
- WAR MEMORIAL (Early 20th Century to 21st Century - 1921 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 60027
The remains of the village cross stand on the Green at Helpringham. The base and shaft are modern; the plinth of 5 steps appears to be medieval. Now in use as the war memorial. {1}{2}
There is a full description in the revised Scheduling document (22640). {3}
The steps to the base of the cross, which are 14th century, are listed. The war memorial was erected in 1920. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {4}
The war memorial at Helpringham is located on the village green. It is a Clipsham stone Runic cross mounted on the base of a fourteenth century cross. The cross, built by Messrs Maxey and Son of Sleaford, commemorated those who died in the First World War and the Second World War. It was unveiled in 1921. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI2557 Index: Ordnance Survey. Helpringham O.S. cards. HELPRINGHAM. TF 14 SW:13.
- <2> SLI3084 Index: Helpringham SMR cards. HELPRINGHAM. TF 14 SW: S.
- <3> SLI4367 Scheduling Record: ENGLISH HERITAGE. 1994. SCHEDULING DOCUMENT 22640. MPP 22.
- <4> SLI5605 Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 13/70; 222.002.
- <5> SLI14624 Bibliographic Reference: Michael Credland. 2014. The First World War Memorials of Lincolnshire. p.104.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1397 4075 (4m by 4m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HELPRINGHAM, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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