Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarket cross

Market cross

England
List entry 1012937
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

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 →

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Questions & answers

What is Market cross?

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.

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 1012937.

What other scheduled monuments are near Market cross?

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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