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Market Cross is a medieval cross located in Northumberland, England, serving as a focal point for commercial and civic activity in its settlement. The structure dates from the medieval period and functioned as a marker for the market place, a common feature in English towns where trade and public gatherings occurred. The cross represents the importance of organized market activity in medieval Northumberland and the establishment of formal trading spaces within the region's settlements. Such crosses typically comprised a stone base and shaft, though the specific physical form and current state of this particular example would be evident from archaeological records and site inspection.
Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006576. View the official record →
Market Cross is a medieval cross located in Northumberland, England, serving as a focal point for commercial and civic activity in its settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006576.
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 1006576.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The vallum between Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill, and Whittle Dene Watercourse in wall mile 16 (4.1 km), Hadrian's Wall and vallum between the March Burn and Oatens Bank, Harlow Hill in wall miles 13,14 and 15 (4.4 km), Welton tower house (4.6 km).
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