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Market Cross in Masham is a medieval monument located in the market square of Masham, North Yorkshire. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as the focal point for the town's commercial activities, marking the designated trading place. The cross exemplifies the standard form of market architecture found in prosperous English market towns, with its position in the town centre reflecting Masham's historical importance as a trading settlement. The monument remains a significant surviving example of medieval urban infrastructure in the Yorkshire Dales region.
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 monument located in the market square of Masham, North Yorkshire. 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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