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Market Cross, situated 35 to 50 metres south of St Thomas' Church in Durham, is a medieval monument that served as the focal point for commercial activity and civic authority in the town centre. The structure dates from the medieval period, when market crosses functioned as essential features of urban organisation, providing a designated location for the regulation of trade and the dissemination of public announcements. Though its original physical form has been subject to alteration and reconstruction over the centuries, the site retains archaeological and historical significance as evidence of Durham's medieval development as a planned market town. The monument remains registered on the National Heritage List for England under entry number 1016876.
Market cross, 35m and 50m south of St Thomas' Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016876. View the official record →
Market Cross, situated 35 to 50 metres south of St Thomas' Church in Durham, is a medieval monument that served as the focal point for commercial activity and civic authority in the town centre. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016876.
Market cross, 35m and 50m south of St Thomas' Church 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 1016876.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cairnfield on Crawley Edge, 500m north west of Hill Crest (0.7 km), Stanhope Bridge (1.2 km), St Botolph's Chapel, 280m north east of Frosterley Bridge (3.6 km).
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