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Grantham Market Cross is a fifteenth-century stone structure situated in the centre of Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving as the focal point of the town's medieval marketplace. The cross comprises a polygonal or octagonal shaft mounted on a stepped base, typical of market crosses erected during the late medieval period as symbols of trading rights and civic authority. Originally constructed in the fifteenth century, the monument reflects Grantham's importance as a prosperous market town during this period. The structure has undergone restoration and rebuilding over the centuries, but retains its essential character as a surviving example of late medieval civic architecture.
Grantham market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009212. View the official record →
Grantham Market Cross is a fifteenth-century stone structure situated in the centre of Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving as the focal point of the town's medieval marketplace. 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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