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Leighton Buzzard market cross is a medieval stone structure located in the market town of Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire. The cross dates from the fifteenth century and stands as a surviving example of the market crosses that served as focal points for trade and civic life in English market towns during the medieval period. The monument comprises a stone base and shaft, which would have functioned as a gathering place for commerce and community affairs. Its preservation represents an important record of the commercial and social infrastructure of late medieval Bedfordshire.
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 stone structure located in the market town of Leighton Buzzard in 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).
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