Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarket cross

Market cross

England
List entry 1005890
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Market Cross, Sussex is a stone structure located in the historic town centre, serving as a focal point for medieval commercial activity. The cross dates from the medieval period and represents the type of public monument typically erected to facilitate and regulate market trading within English towns. Its physical form consists of a stone base and shaft, characteristic of market crosses constructed during the later medieval centuries. Such monuments functioned both as practical meeting places for merchants and as symbols of the town's chartered trading rights and civic authority.

Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005890. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Market cross?

Market Cross, Sussex is a stone structure located in the historic town centre, serving as a focal point for medieval commercial activity. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005890.

Who is responsible for protecting Market cross?

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 1005890.

What other scheduled monuments are near Market cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Martin's Lane, Little London car park, Roman site (0.2 km), Greyfriars Chapel, Priory Park (0.4 km), Chichester City Walls, The Tower, Orchard Street (0.4 km).

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