Scheduled MonumentsEnglandButter Cross 150m east of the church

Butter Cross 150m east of the church

England
List entry 1017498
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Butter Cross 150m east of the church is a market cross located in Leicestershire. The structure dates to the medieval period and served as a focal point for local commerce, particularly the sale of butter and dairy produce, as indicated by its name. The cross would have functioned as a gathering place and trading landmark within the settlement. Such crosses represent important evidence of medieval urban and commercial organisation in English market towns and villages.

Butter Cross 150m east of the church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017498. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Butter Cross 150m east of the church?

Butter Cross 150m east of the church is a market cross located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017498.

Who is responsible for protecting Butter Cross 150m east of the church?

Butter Cross 150m east of the church 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 1017498.

What other scheduled monuments are near Butter Cross 150m east of the church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age and Roman ritual site, settlement, enclosures and linear ditched features, 500m East of Swallow Hill Farm (0.8 km), Hallaton motte and bailey castle (0.8 km), Manorial site west of St Gile's Church and medieval settlement west of Manor Farm (2.1 km).

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