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Butter Cross is an ancient monument in Shropshire, England, situated on the south west side of the market place. The structure dates from the medieval period and originally served as a market cross, functioning as a focal point for commercial and civic activity within the town. The cross features characteristic medieval stonework and design typical of market crosses constructed during the late medieval era. Such crosses were essential features of market towns throughout England, providing a prominent location for the conduct of trade and the dissemination of public notices.
Butter Cross or Pulestone Cross, on the south west side of the market place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014890. View the official record →
Butter Cross is an ancient monument in Shropshire, England, situated on the south west side of the market place. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014890.
Butter Cross or Pulestone Cross, on the south west side of the market place 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 1014890.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm (0.3 km), Canal aqueduct (2.2 km), Enclosed Iron Age farmstead immediately adjacent to The Croft, Pave Lane (2.9 km).
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