Scheduled MonumentsEnglandThe Butter Cross, 700m north east of Stile House Farm

The Butter Cross, 700m north east of Stile House Farm

England
List entry 1012666
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Butter Cross is a market cross located in Staffordshire, England. As a structure of this type, it would have functioned as a focal point for commercial activity, particularly the sale of butter and other produce in a local market setting. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1012666. Such crosses typically date from the medieval period onwards and served as important centres for community commerce and gathering.

The Butter Cross, 700m north east of Stile House Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1012666. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Butter Cross, 700m north east of Stile House Farm?

The Butter Cross is a market cross located in Staffordshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012666.

Who is responsible for protecting The Butter Cross, 700m north east of Stile House Farm?

The Butter Cross, 700m north east of Stile House 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 1012666.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Butter Cross, 700m north east of Stile House Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Milestone (1.3 km), Egg Well (2.9 km), Market Cross (3.4 km).

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