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Carperby market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Carperby in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. The structure dates from the fourteenth or fifteenth century and served as the focal point for the market and commercial life of this upland settlement. The cross comprises a stone shaft mounted upon a stepped base, typical of market crosses erected in northern English market towns during the later medieval period. As an enduring feature of the village landscape, it represents the importance of Carperby as a trading centre within the Wensleydale valley during the medieval and post-medieval periods.
Carperby market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014004. View the official record →
Carperby market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Carperby in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014004.
Carperby 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 1014004.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ox Close small stone circle, Nab End (1.7 km), Deserted medieval village (1.8 km), Stone circle north east of Thackthwaite Beck (2.2 km).
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