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Market Cross on the south side of Market Place is a medieval monument in Leicestershire, England, serving as a focal point for civic and commercial activity in the town centre. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of public monument typically erected to regulate market trading and serve as a gathering place for townspeople. Its location on the south side of the Market Place indicates its integration into the planned layout of the town's commercial district. As a listed ancient monument, it remains an important physical testimony to medieval urban organisation and the development of market towns in the East Midlands.
Market cross on south side of Market Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014516. View the official record →
Market Cross on the south side of Market Place is a medieval monument in Leicestershire, England, serving as a focal point for civic and commercial activity in the town centre. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014516.
Market cross on south side of 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 1014516.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys (6 km), 'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTERSHIRE 195 (6.6 km), 'King William's' Bridge See also LEICESTER 195 (6.6 km).
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