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Grantham market cross is a medieval stone structure located in the market place of Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving as a focal point for civic and commercial life in the town. The cross dates to the fifteenth century and exemplifies the type of permanent market monument that became characteristic of prosperous English towns during the late medieval period. The structure originally functioned as a symbol of the town's trading rights and privileges whilst providing a practical gathering point for merchants and townsfolk conducting business in the market square. The surviving fabric demonstrates the quality of craftsmanship typical of civic monuments from this era, reflecting Grantham's significance as a market town in medieval Lincolnshire.
Grantham market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009212. View the official record →
Grantham market cross is a medieval stone structure located in the market place of Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving as a focal point for civic and commercial life in the town. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009212.
Grantham 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 1009212.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Conduit House, Market Place (0 km), Bowl barrow 450m north west of St Guthlac's Church (3.5 km), Harlaxton village cross (4.3 km).
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