Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarket cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse

Market cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse

England
List entry 1017622
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Market cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse is a medieval market cross located in Northamptonshire. The monument represents the focal point of a historic settlement's commercial activities, serving as the traditional gathering place for trade and community affairs during the medieval period. The cross survives as a testament to the organised market economy that characterised English market towns and villages in the Middle Ages. Its location near Cross Farmhouse preserves evidence of the settlement pattern and mercantile infrastructure of its era.

Market cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017622. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Market cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse?

Market cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse is a medieval market cross located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017622.

Who is responsible for protecting Market cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse?

Market cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse 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 1017622.

What other scheduled monuments are near Market cross 10m west of Cross Farmhouse?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Iron Age enclosure (3.5 km), Lyddington Bedehouse: a medieval bishop's palace and post-medieval almshouse with moat, gardens, fishponds and cultivation remains (4.1 km), Standing cross on The Green, 130m north west of The Bede House (4.2 km).

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