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Market cross at the junction of Bath Street, Union Street and Church Street is a medieval market cross located in Wincanton, Somerset. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and stands as evidence of the town's historical importance as a market centre. The cross comprises a stone base supporting a shaft and head, typical of market crosses that served as focal points for commercial activity and community gatherings in medieval and early modern towns. Its prominent position at the convergence of three principal streets underscores its role in organizing the town's layout and commercial life.
Market cross at the junction of Bath Street, Union Street and Church Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019033. View the official record →
Market cross at the junction of Bath Street, Union Street and Church Street is a medieval market cross located in Wincanton, Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019033.
Market cross at the junction of Bath Street, Union Street and Church Street 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 1019033.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement on Stoke Moor (4.2 km), Duck decoy east of Barrow Wood Lane (5.1 km), Village cross (5.8 km).
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