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The Butter Cross is a medieval market cross located approximately 700 metres north-east of Stile House Farm in Staffordshire. The monument represents the physical infrastructure of market commerce characteristic of medieval English settlements, serving as a focal point for the buying and selling of butter and other dairy products. The cross structure dates to the medieval period, reflecting the established trading practices of the local community. Such crosses were common features of English market towns and villages, indicating the economic importance and administrative status of the settlement in which they were situated.
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 →
The Butter Cross is a medieval market cross located approximately 700 metres north-east of Stile House Farm in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1012666.
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.
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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