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Market Cross is a medieval market cross located in Yorkshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and would have served as a focal point for commercial activity and public gatherings within its settlement. Market crosses of this type typically comprised a stone base or platform supporting an elevated structure, often featuring a roof or canopy to provide shelter for transactions and proclamations. As a surviving example of medieval market infrastructure, it represents an important element of the urban or village landscape during the period when such crosses functioned as essential centres of economic and civic life.
Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012937. View the official record →
Market Cross is a medieval market cross located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012937.
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 1012937.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Heavy Anti-aircraft gunsite 330m south east of Lowfield Farm (6.1 km), Icehouse 720m south east of Bath House Farm (7 km), King Hengist Rein long cairn (7.3 km).
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