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Market Cross in Market Square is a medieval market structure located in Gloucestershire. The cross served as the focal point for commercial and civic activity within the town, typical of market crosses erected during the medieval period to regulate trade and assembly. Built of stone, the structure exhibits characteristics consistent with late medieval construction and remains an important surviving example of market infrastructure from this period. The monument is designated as a heritage asset in recognition of its historical significance as evidence of medieval urban organisation and commercial practice.
Market cross in Market Square is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014827. View the official record →
Market Cross in Market Square is a medieval market structure located in Gloucestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014827.
Market cross in Market Square 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 1014827.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wyck Beacon bowl barrow (5.1 km), Iron Age fortified enclosure known as Salmonsbury Camp (5.2 km), Bourton Bridge Roman settlement (6 km).
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