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Giggleswick market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Giggleswick in North Yorkshire. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and stands as evidence of the settlement's medieval trading importance and market rights. The cross exemplifies the type of permanent market fixture that would have served as a focal point for commercial activity and community gatherings in a market village during the late medieval period. As a scheduled ancient monument, it remains an important archaeological and architectural record of Yorkshire's medieval settlement pattern and economic history.
Giggleswick market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012606. View the official record →
Giggleswick market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Giggleswick in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012606.
Giggleswick 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 1012606.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kinsey Cave, Giggleswick Scar (1.8 km), Ring cairn north west of Reinsber Scar (2.5 km), Cairn 340m north of Scar Top Garage (2.6 km).
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