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'Priceless' stone cross stolen from Lincolnshire church

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The cross. which measures 350mm high by 300mm wide, is described as "priceless to the church in historical terms"

A medieval stone cross has been stolen from a church in Lincolnshire.

The artefact was taken from St John The Baptist Church in Great Carlton, at some point between 13:45 and 19:30 BST on Saturday, Lincolnshire Police said.

"We do not have a value for the cross, but it is priceless to the church in historical terms," a spokesperson for the force added.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the cross is asked to contact police.

Richard Croft/Geograph St John The Baptist Church in Great CarltonRichard Croft/Geograph
St John The Baptist Church in Great Carlton
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