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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 century and served as the focal point of the village market, reflecting Carperby's significance as a trading centre during the medieval period. The cross stands as a testament to the settlement's commercial importance and remains a notable example of a market cross from this era in the Yorkshire Dales. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument and listed building, preserving evidence of medieval market practices and village organisation in northern England.
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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Carperby market cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Carperby market cross stands on Yoredale Group, bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.