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Market Cross, Suffolk is a medieval monument located in the county of Suffolk, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for commercial and civic activity within its settlement. Market crosses of this type typically comprised a stone or timber structure, often featuring a cross-shaped plan or a central post with a roof or canopy, designed to shelter traders and facilitate the transaction of goods. The monument represents an important element of medieval urban planning and the development of market towns across East Anglia.
Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006062. View the official record →
Market Cross, Suffolk is a medieval monument located in the county of Suffolk, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006062.
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 1006062.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron gas-holder, Lavenham gasworks (0.3 km), Cast iron road bridge SE of Bridge Farm (2 km), Mound of Milden Castle (4.6 km).
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