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Brixworth market cross is a medieval structure located in the village of Brixworth, Northamptonshire, serving as a focal point for the historic settlement and its commercial activities. The cross stands as evidence of Brixworth's status as a market centre during the medieval period, when such monuments functioned both as practical gathering points for trade and as symbols of market rights and authority. The structure reflects the architectural traditions typical of English market crosses, with characteristics consistent with medieval stonework, though detailed records regarding its precise construction date and any later modifications remain limited in the readily accessible scholarly literature. The monument survives as a testament to the organised commercial life of a significant Northamptonshire village during the medieval era.
Brixworth market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018860. View the official record →
Brixworth market cross is a medieval structure located in the village of Brixworth, Northamptonshire, serving as a focal point for the historic settlement and its commercial activities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018860.
Brixworth 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 1018860.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Great house and gardens at Hanging Houghton (2.6 km), Longmans Hill long barrow (3.4 km), Boughton bowl barrow (5.2 km).
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