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Market Cross is a medieval market cross located in Wiltshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for commercial and civic activity within its settlement, functioning as a gathering place where markets were held and public announcements made. Market crosses of this type are characteristic features of English market towns, providing shelter and a defined space for trading activities. The monument reflects the importance of organised markets in medieval and later English town life and remains a significant record of local commercial history.
Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005660. View the official record →
Market Cross is a medieval market cross located in Wiltshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005660.
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 1005660.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Paul's Church tower and site of church (0 km), Town defences (0.2 km), Ringwork on Cam's Hill, 500m north east of Lawn Farm (1.6 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of 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.
Market cross stands on Great Oolite Group, bedrock that formed in the Bathonian. The rock here is sandstone, limestone and argillaceous rocks.