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Market Cross, Kirkby in Ashfield is a stone structure marking the commercial and administrative centre of the medieval town. Dating from the medieval period, the cross served as a focal point for local trade and governance, typical of market centres established across England during the Middle Ages. The monument reflects the historical importance of Kirkby in Ashfield as a trading settlement, with the cross functioning as a symbol of the town's chartered rights and commercial activity. As a surviving example of medieval market infrastructure, it represents the physical legacy of the town's development and the role of such crosses in organising urban life in pre-industrial England.
Market cross, Kirkby in Ashfield is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012926. View the official record →
Market Cross, Kirkby in Ashfield is a stone structure marking the commercial and administrative centre of the medieval town. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012926.
Market cross, Kirkby in Ashfield 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 1012926.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Fishponds 220m east of St Wilfrid's Church (0.5 km), Castle Hill fortified manor (0.5 km), Fishponds 170m south of Damstead Farm (3.4 km).
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