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The Butter Cross is a medieval market cross located approximately 650 metres west of Lowerhouse Farm in Staffordshire. The monument consists of a stone cross structure typical of market crosses erected in England during the medieval period to facilitate trade and commerce in rural settlements. Such crosses served as focal points for weekly or periodic markets, where butter, dairy products, and other goods were traded. The site is recorded as an ancient monument of historical significance, reflecting the medieval organisation of rural economic activity in the region.
The Butter Cross, 650m west of Lowerhouse Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012665. View the official record →
The Butter Cross is a medieval market cross located approximately 650 metres west of Lowerhouse Farm in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012665.
The Butter Cross, 650m west of Lowerhouse Farm 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 1012665.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Churchyard cross, St Edward's churchyard (1.8 km), Egg Well (2.4 km), Consall Lime Kilns (3.2 km).
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