Listed Building: Market Cross at junction of Station and Finedon Roads (16/82)
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| Grade | I |
|---|---|
| NHLE UID | 1192144 |
| Date assigned | 08 May 1950 |
| Date last amended |
Description
Market cross. Probably mid C14. Squared coursed limestone and ironstone, with ashlar shaft. Octagonal base of 8 steps surmounted by square socket with octagonal shafts with ballflower ornament and remains of foliated capital. The shaft is said to have been used as a standard for measurement of land. The whole structure was relocated to the west of its original site as part of a road improvement scheme in 1965. Scheduled as an ancient monument. (Buildings of England: Northamptonshire, p.268; J. Markham, Stone Crosses of Northamptonshire).
Location
| Grid reference | SP 9473 7076 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | IRTHLINGBOROUGH, North Northamptonshire (formerly East Northants District) |
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1192144 (Link to NHLE record on Historic England website)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Jul 5 2021 3:21PM
