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Byfield market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Byfield in Northamptonshire. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and originally served as a focal point for the village market and community gathering. The cross displays the characteristic design of late medieval market crosses, featuring a stone base and shaft that would have supported a head or canopy, though its present form reflects substantial restoration and reconstruction undertaken in later centuries. As a surviving example of a market cross from this period, it remains an important record of the commercial and social organisation of a medieval English village.
Byfield market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018272. View the official record →
Byfield market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Byfield in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018272.
Byfield 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 1018272.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Charwelton Bridge (3.3 km), Market cross 45m north of church (4.9 km), Roman villa (5.1 km).
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