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Butter Cross is a market cross located in Needham Market, Suffolk. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and served a commercial function within the medieval town centre, facilitating the sale of butter and other goods in the market. The cross features a stone or timber construction typical of its period, standing as a focal point for local trade and commerce. It remains an important example of medieval market infrastructure and reflects the economic significance of Needham Market during the late medieval period.
Butter Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006064. View the official record →
Butter Cross is a market cross located in Needham Market, Suffolk. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006064.
Butter 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 1006064.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site of Flixton Priory (4 km), Boys Hall moated site, 410m north west of The Grange (4.5 km), Moated site at Brook House (5.5 km).
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