Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarket cross

Market cross

England
List entry 1014002
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Market Cross is a Grade II listed structure located in Yorkshire. The monument is a stone cross of medieval origin, typical of market crosses erected in English towns to serve as focal points for commerce and civic gatherings. Such crosses functioned as gathering places for trade and public assemblies, and often incorporated practical features such as a covered market shelter or stepped base. The surviving structure reflects the importance of market infrastructure in medieval English urban centres.

Market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Market cross?

Market Cross is a Grade II listed structure located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014002.

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 1014002.

What other scheduled monuments are near Market cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hayholme moated site (2.7 km), Moated grange at Moor Grange (4.2 km), Rotsea medieval settlement and field system, 600m south east of Rotsea Manor (6.1 km).

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