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Market cross in the market place is a stone structure located in Somerset, England, serving as a focal point of civic and commercial life in its settlement. The cross dates from the medieval period and stands as evidence of the formal organisation of markets within English towns during the Middle Ages. Such market crosses typically functioned as gathering points for traders and served administrative purposes within the community. The monument retains physical characteristics typical of its period, though specific details of its current condition and any later alterations require reference to the full heritage record maintained by Historic England.
Market cross in the market place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019974. View the official record →
Market cross in the market place is a stone structure located in Somerset, England, serving as a focal point of civic and commercial life in its settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019974.
Market cross in the market place 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 1019974.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including An area of the Romano-British linear village at Fosse Lane, Shepton Mallet (1.6 km), Medieval wayside cross at Bodden (2.1 km), The tithe barn (2.9 km).
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