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Market Cross is a medieval stone monument located in Northumberland, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for commercial and civic activity within its settlement, as was typical of market crosses throughout England. The cross would have functioned as a gathering place where market transactions took place and public announcements were made. Such monuments represent important evidence of medieval urban organisation and the economic life of provincial towns during the period.
Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006576. View the official record →
Market Cross is a medieval stone monument located in Northumberland, England. 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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