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Corby Glen market cross is a medieval market cross located in the village of Corby Glen in Lincolnshire. The monument comprises a stone cross base with a stepped platform, typical of market crosses erected to serve as focal points for commercial and social activity in English market settlements. The cross dates to the medieval period, when such structures functioned as symbols of market rights and centres for community gathering. The site remains an important historical indicator of Corby Glen's former status as a trading settlement and demonstrates the enduring significance of medieval commercial infrastructure in the English landscape.
Corby Glen market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009204. View the official record →
Corby Glen market cross is a medieval market cross located in the village of Corby Glen in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009204.
Corby Glen 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 1009204.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of medieval gatehouse (0.1 km), Corby moated mound (0.1 km), The Hermitage moated site, 400m north east of Corby Pasture Farm (1.9 km).
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