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Market cross in Masham is a medieval market cross situated in the market place of the North Yorkshire town. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and represents a characteristic example of the stone market crosses that served as focal points for urban commerce and civic authority in medieval England. The cross stands as evidence of Masham's significance as a market town during the later medieval period, when such monuments were erected to formalize and facilitate trade within chartered markets. Its survival to the present day makes it an important record of medieval urban life and the physical infrastructure that supported commercial activity in Yorkshire.
Market cross in Masham is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012991. View the official record →
Market cross in Masham is a medieval market cross situated in the market place of the North Yorkshire town. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012991.
Market cross in Masham 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 1012991.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross shaft in St Mary's churchyard (0.1 km), Camp and tumulus on Roomer Common (1.9 km), Round barrow known as Binsoe Hill, south of Binsoe Hill Farm (2.7 km).
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