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Leighton Buzzard market cross is a medieval monument located in the market town of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The structure dates from the fourteenth century and stands as evidence of the town's importance as a trading centre during the medieval period. The cross originally served as a focal point for commercial activity and civic gathering in the town centre, functioning as both a practical meeting place and a symbol of municipal authority. Its survival into the modern era makes it a significant example of medieval market infrastructure in the East Midlands region.
Leighton Buzzard market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005429. View the official record →
Leighton Buzzard market cross is a medieval monument located in the market town of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005429.
Leighton Buzzard 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 1005429.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardwick deserted medieval village (7.9 km), Deserted village of Tiscott, NW of Broadmead Farm (8 km), A small multivallate hillfort on Southend Hill (8.5 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Leighton Buzzard 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.
Leighton Buzzard market cross stands on Lower Greensand Group, bedrock that formed in the Albian. The rock here is sandstone and mudstone.