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Skellow market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Skellow in South Yorkshire, England. The cross stands as evidence of the settlement's former status as a market centre, a designation that would have granted it trading privileges and economic significance during the medieval period. The structure comprises a stone shaft and base typical of market crosses erected across northern England to facilitate commerce and community gathering. Though it has undergone restoration and modification over the centuries, the cross remains an important local landmark that reflects Skellow's historical importance as a commercial focal point.
Skellow market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1011853. View the official record →
Skellow market cross is a medieval monument located in the village of Skellow in South Yorkshire, England. 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).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Skellow market cross's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Skellow market cross stands on Zechstein Group, bedrock that formed in the Late Permian. The rock here is dolomitised limestone and dolomite.