Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarket cross

Market cross

England
List entry 1006841
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Market Cross is a stone cross monument located in Northamptonshire and represents a significant element of medieval market infrastructure. The structure dates to the medieval period, when such crosses functioned as focal points for commercial and civic activity within market towns. Market crosses of this type typically comprised a stone base and shaft, serving both practical purposes as gathering places for trade and symbolic functions as markers of municipal authority and chartered market rights. The cross survives as evidence of the town's medieval prosperity and the formal organisation of market activity during this period.

Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006841. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Market cross?

Market Cross is a stone cross monument located in Northamptonshire and represents a significant element of medieval market infrastructure. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006841.

Who is responsible for protecting Market cross?

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 1006841.

What other scheduled monuments are near Market cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 450m north east of Water Newton Mill (7.8 km), Roman villa SW of Castor station (7.8 km), Site of Roman villa NE of Sibson Hollow (7.8 km).

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