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Butter Cross, Tattershall is a medieval market cross located in the village of Tattershall in Lincolnshire. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and stands as evidence of Tattershall's former importance as a market centre during the late medieval period. The cross comprises a stone base and shaft typical of such market monuments, which functioned as focal points for commercial activity and community gatherings. Its survival to the present day reflects the enduring significance of Tattershall within the local landscape, particularly given the prominence of nearby Tattershall Castle as a major noble residence of the same era.
Butter Cross, Tattershall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009227. View the official record →
Butter Cross, Tattershall is a medieval market cross located in the village of Tattershall in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009227.
Butter Cross, Tattershall 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 1009227.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tattershall College Grammar School (0.1 km), Tattershall Castle and College (0.4 km), Dogdyke Pumping Station (2.2 km).
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