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Malpas Cross is a medieval market cross located at the junction of Church Street and Oldhall Street in the town centre of Malpas, Cheshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for the town's commercial and civic activities, typical of crosses erected in market towns throughout England during the Middle Ages. The cross stands as a testament to Malpas's historical importance as a market settlement and remains a significant landmark within the town's streetscape. It is designated as an ancient monument reflecting its archaeological and historical value to the local community and the wider understanding of medieval town development in the region.
Malpas cross at town centre junction of Church Street and Oldhall Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014957. View the official record →
Malpas Cross is a medieval market cross located at the junction of Church Street and Oldhall Street in the town centre of Malpas, Cheshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014957.
Malpas cross at town centre junction of Church Street and Oldhall Street 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 1014957.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval village and field system remains immediately south of Bradley Hall (2.3 km), Castle Hill motte and ditch system, Oldcastle (3.6 km), Wolvesacre Hall Moated Site (5.2 km).
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