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Market Cross is a medieval structure located in Suffolk, England, serving as a focal point for commercial and civic activity in its town centre. Dating from the medieval period, the monument reflects the importance of market places in medieval urban planning and trade. The cross would have functioned as a gathering place for commerce and community assembly, a role typical of such structures across medieval England. As a listed monument, it represents a surviving example of medieval market infrastructure in Suffolk.
Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006061. View the official record →
Market Cross is a medieval structure located in Suffolk, England, serving as a focal point for commercial and civic activity in its town centre. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006061.
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 1006061.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow north west of Shootinglodge Plantation 430m south west of The Grange (5.1 km), Two bowl barrows 150m south east of Warrenhill Farm (6.1 km), Howe Hill bowl barrow (6.6 km).
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