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Abbots Bromley market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire. The cross served as the focal point of the village market and dates to the medieval period, reflecting the importance of this settlement as a trading centre. The structure displays characteristic features of market crosses from this era, functioning both as a commercial marker and a symbol of the village's chartered rights. The cross remains a significant example of medieval urban infrastructure and continues to stand as a testament to Abbots Bromley's historical importance within the region.
Abbots Bromley market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012672. View the official record →
Abbots Bromley market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012672.
Abbots Bromley market 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 1012672.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bagot's Bromley moated manorial enclosure (1.9 km), Lower Booth moated site and deserted medieval village (4.4 km), Tinker's Lane moated site (5.2 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Abbots Bromley market cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Abbots Bromley market cross stands on Triassic Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Triassic. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.