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Stockton market cross is a medieval monument located in the town of Stockton in Durham, England. The structure represents the focal point of the historic market place and exemplifies the importance of market crosses as centres of commercial and civic life in medieval English towns. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period and served functional purposes beyond commerce, including the proclamation of royal and local authority. The cross stands immediately south of the Town Hall, occupying a prominent position within the historic urban landscape.
Stockton market cross immediately south of Town Hall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019916. View the official record →
Stockton market cross is a medieval monument located in the town of Stockton in Durham, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019916.
Stockton market cross immediately south of Town Hall 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 1019916.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stockton & Darlington Railway: earthworks of the 1825 main line and associated features within Preston Park (3.4 km), Stainsby medieval village and open field system (3.8 km), Romano-British villa, with associated enclosures and other features, at Condercum Green, Ingleby Barwick (4 km).
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