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Market Cross on the west side of Market Place is a medieval structure located in Leicestershire. The cross dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for commercial and civic activity within the town centre, functioning as a traditional market cross where proclamations were made and trade was conducted. The monument retains physical evidence of its medieval origins, though it has been subject to restoration and alteration over subsequent centuries. As a scheduled ancient monument, it represents an important survival of medieval urban infrastructure and continues to hold significance as a landmark within the historic townscape.
Market cross on west side of Market Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014514. View the official record →
Market Cross on the west side of Market Place is a medieval structure located in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014514.
Market cross on west 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 1014514.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Frisby medieval village remains (1.8 km), Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard (2.8 km), Churchyard cross in St Michael's churchyard (3.7 km).
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