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Middleham market cross is a medieval structure located in the market town of Middleham in North Yorkshire. The cross dates from the late medieval period and served as the focal point of the town's commercial and civic life, typical of market crosses erected in prosperous English towns during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. The monument consists of a stone structure that would have functioned as a gathering place for trade and public announcements. As a designated ancient monument, it remains an important physical testament to Middleham's historical significance as a market centre and reflects the town's medieval prosperity and urban organisation.
Middleham market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1010548. View the official record →
Middleham market cross is a medieval structure located in the market town of 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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