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Skellow market cross is a medieval stone monument located in the village of Skellow, near Doncaster in South Yorkshire. The cross dates to the medieval period and served as a focal point for the village marketplace, as was customary for market crosses throughout England during this era. The structure comprises a stone shaft mounted on a stepped base, typical of the functional design employed for such monuments. As a surviving example of medieval market infrastructure, it represents the commercial and social importance of the settlement during the medieval centuries.
Skellow market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011853. View the official record →
Skellow market cross is a medieval stone monument located in the village of Skellow, near Doncaster in South Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1011853.
Skellow 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 1011853.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman Ridge, Roman road, NW of Doncaster (4.3 km), Moat Hills moated site, Bentley (6 km), Medieval settlement 170m north east of Cusworth Hall (6.6 km).
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