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Market cross in the marketplace to the west of St Wilfrid's Church, Standish is a medieval market cross situated in the principal marketplace of this Lancashire settlement. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as the focal point for commercial activity and community gatherings in Standish's town centre. The cross stands as evidence of the settlement's historical importance as a market centre, with its position west of the parish church reflecting the typical spatial organisation of medieval towns where markets and religious buildings coexisted as central institutions. The monument survives as a significant record of Standish's medieval urban development and mercantile history.
Market cross in the marketplace to the west of St Wilfrid's Church, Standish is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014117. View the official record →
Market cross in the marketplace to the west of St Wilfrid's Church, Standish is a medieval market cross situated in the principal marketplace of this Lancashire settlement. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014117.
Market cross in the marketplace to the west of St Wilfrid's Church, Standish 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 1014117.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cross base on Green Lane 300m north of Strickland House Farm, Standish (0.6 km), Cross base at the junction of Standish Green Lane, Standish Wood Lane and Beech Walk, 200m NNW of Strickland House Farm, Standish (0.7 km), Cross base on Standish Wood Lane 700m south east of Standish Hall (1.5 km).
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