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Abbots Bromley market cross is a late medieval or early modern market cross located in the village of Abbots Bromley in Staffordshire. The structure exemplifies the type of permanent trading monument that became common in English market towns from the fourteenth century onwards, serving as a focal point for commercial activity and community gathering. The cross stands as evidence of Abbots Bromley's historical importance as a market centre, with its design and construction reflecting the prosperity and civic investment of the period in which it was erected. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains a significant example of vernacular commercial architecture from medieval and early post-medieval England.
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 late medieval or early modern market cross 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).
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