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Market Cross is a medieval stone monument situated in Suffolk, England. The structure dates to the medieval period and served as a focal point for commercial and civic activity within its market town setting. As a market cross, it would have functioned as a gathering place for traders and townspeople, often featuring a central platform or shaft that typically supported a canopy or decorative head. Such monuments are characteristic features of English market towns, reflecting the importance of organised trade and community assembly in medieval urban centres.
Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006062. View the official record →
Market Cross is a medieval stone monument situated in 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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