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Market Cross is a medieval stone monument located in Yorkshire, England, serving as a focal point for civic and commercial activity in its settlement. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period, functioning as gathering places for markets and as symbols of a town's chartered trading rights. The structure would have comprised a stone base or shaft, though the survival and condition of individual examples varies considerably. Market crosses of this type represent important evidence for understanding the development of urban centres and mercantile activity during the medieval period.
Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012154. View the official record →
Market Cross is a medieval stone monument located in Yorkshire, England, serving as a focal point for civic and commercial activity in its settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012154.
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 1012154.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman fort and a section of Roman road 350m north west of Holly House Farm (0.8 km), Manor Farm moat (2.1 km), Manor Holt moated site (2.5 km).
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