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Middleham market cross is a medieval market cross located in the market place at Middleham in North Yorkshire. The structure dates to the fifteenth century and stands as evidence of the town's commercial importance during the late medieval period. The cross comprises a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, typical of market crosses erected to facilitate trade and serve as a focal point for the town centre. As a scheduled monument, it remains an important surviving example of urban medieval infrastructure in the North of England.
Middleham market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010548. View the official record →
Middleham market cross is a medieval market cross located in the market place at Middleham in North Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1010548.
Middleham market 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 1010548.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Swine Cross (0.2 km), Middleham Castle: twelfth century tower, keep, castle and fourteenth century concentric castle. (0.2 km), William's Hill (0.5 km).
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