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Market Cross is a medieval market cross located in Yorkshire, England. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for commercial and civic activity within its settlement, functioning as a gathering place for markets and community gatherings. Market crosses of this type typically comprised a stone or timber structure elevated on steps or a platform, often featuring a cross or ornamental top, and represented important symbols of trading rights and urban authority granted by charter.
Market Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013710. 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 1013710.
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 1013710.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Five round barrows 750m south east of Newbald Lodge (9.3 km), Round barrow 40m north of Cow Wold Road (9.9 km), Square barrow on Westwood Common, 230m NNW of Blackmill (10.2 km).
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