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City Cross, also known as Butter Cross, is a medieval market cross located in Winchester, Hampshire. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and originally served as a focal point for the town's commercial life, particularly for the sale of butter and other provisions in the market area. The cross is constructed of stone and features architectural elements typical of late medieval market crosses, with a covered or partially sheltered design intended to provide protection to traders and their goods. The monument remains an important surviving example of Winchester's medieval urban infrastructure and continues to mark a significant location within the historic city centre.
City Cross or 'Butter Cross' is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002938. View the official record →
City Cross, also known as Butter Cross, is a medieval market cross located in Winchester, Hampshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002938.
City Cross or 'Butter 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 1002938.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Two bowl barrows 200m east of Twyford Pumping Station (4.7 km), Pumping station (4.8 km), Twyford Roman villa (5.1 km).
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