Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarket cross 8m west of the Market House

Market cross 8m west of the Market House

England
List entry 1017623
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Market cross 8m west of the Market House is a medieval market cross located in Northamptonshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for commercial activity and civic gatherings within the settlement. Market crosses of this type typically functioned as covered trading spaces and symbols of market rights granted to the town. The monument remains an important record of the administrative and economic organisation of medieval English towns.

Market cross 8m west of the Market House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1017623. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Market cross 8m west of the Market House?

Market cross 8m west of the Market House is a medieval market cross located in Northamptonshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1017623.

Who is responsible for protecting Market cross 8m west of the Market House?

Market cross 8m west of the Market House 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 1017623.

What other scheduled monuments are near Market cross 8m west of the Market House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lyveden New Building and garden (3.5 km), Slipton Lodge moated site. (4.1 km), Geddington Cross: Eleanor cross and conduit house (5.7 km).

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