Scheduled MonumentsEnglandMedieval market cross and 19th century commemorative cross

Medieval market cross and 19th century commemorative cross

England
List entry 1012872
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England
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Overview

History & significance

# Nottinghamshire Market and Commemorative Cross

The monument designated NHLE 1012872 comprises a medieval market cross alongside a nineteenth-century commemorative cross located in Nottinghamshire. The medieval structure reflects the commercial and civic importance of its location during the Middle Ages, serving as a focal point for market activity and community gathering. The addition of a nineteenth-century commemorative cross demonstrates the site's continuing significance and the Victorian period's engagement with medieval heritage. Together, these structures represent distinct phases of monument building and community identity across several centuries of English history.

Medieval market cross and 19th century commemorative cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012872. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Medieval market cross and 19th century commemorative cross?

# Nottinghamshire Market and Commemorative Cross The monument designated NHLE 1012872 comprises a medieval market cross alongside a nineteenth-century commemorative cross located in Nottinghamshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012872.

Who is responsible for protecting Medieval market cross and 19th century commemorative cross?

Medieval market cross and 19th century commemorative cross 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 1012872.

What other scheduled monuments are near Medieval market cross and 19th century commemorative cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Mary's Church (0.7 km), Newbold medieval settlement and part of the open field system, 330m north east of Manor Farm (2.5 km), Civil War gun battery and covered way immediately south east of Wiverton Hall (3.4 km).

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