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Eynsham market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Eynsham in Oxfordshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as the focal point for commercial and civic activity within the community. The cross stands as evidence of Eynsham's historical importance as a market centre during the medieval era. The monument remains a significant example of village infrastructure from this period and contributes to the understanding of local medieval trade and settlement patterns.
Eynsham market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015170. View the official record →
Eynsham market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Eynsham in Oxfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015170.
Eynsham 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 1015170.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sites discovered by aerial photography, near Foxley Farm (1.1 km), Swinford Bridge (1.2 km), Great kitchen of manor house (4 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Eynsham 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.
Eynsham market cross stands on Kellaways Formation And Oxford Clay Formation (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Oxfordian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.