Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMarket cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane

Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane

England
List entry 1015537
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane is a medieval market cross situated in the village of Haxey in Lincolnshire. The structure stands at the confluence of three principal streets, a location typical of market crosses that served as focal points for trade and commerce in medieval settlement hierarchies. The cross dates from the medieval period and represents a significant feature of Haxey's urban planning and mercantile history. Such crosses commonly functioned as meeting places for local commerce and as symbols of market rights granted to established settlements.

Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1015537. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane?

Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane is a medieval market cross situated in the village of Haxey in Lincolnshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1015537.

Who is responsible for protecting Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane?

Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane 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 1015537.

What other scheduled monuments are near Market cross at junction of High Street, Low Street and Haxey Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mowbray Cross, Green Hill, Church Street (0.6 km), The Lady Mowbray Stone cross base, east of Church of St Nicholas (0.9 km), Kinaird motte and bailey castle (3.1 km).

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