Historic houses · South West England
Malmesbury Market Cross
In or near Westport.
Malmesbury Market Cross — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Malmesbury Market Cross is located in Wiltshire, with the postcode SN16 9BZ. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Malmesbury Market Cross is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Summary from the official site
Athelstan Museum, located in Malmesbury, showcases a diverse collection of historical artifacts from the Iron Age to the present. Named after King Athelstan, the museum features key exhibits including a silver penny from his reign and a watercolour by J.M.W. Turner. The museum is operated by volunteers and offers free entry, welcoming donations.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Malmesbury Market Cross is a Grade I listed, late 15th century structure in the town of Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The market cross stands in the centre of the town, at the north end of the High Street. It was built , possibly using limestone salvaged from the recently ruined part of Malmesbury Abbey, which then began just across the market square from the cross. An elaborately carved octagonal structure of the Perpendicular Period, it is recognised as one of the best preserved of its kind in England, and was made a Grade I listed building in 1949. There is a low wall or bench across all the outside arches except two. The building is over 40 ft. high, and today is nicknamed "the Birdcage", because of its appearance, and still serves to shelter market traders by day and as a meeting point at night. It…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.5839, -2.0981
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Malmesbury
- Postcode
- SN16 9BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Phone
- +44 1666 829258
- Opening
- Tuesday – Friday 10.30am – 4.30pm; Saturday 10.30am – 4.00pm; Sunday 11.30am – 3.30pm; closed Monday
- Official site
- www.athelstanmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6744367 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Malmesbury Market Cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malmesbury Market Cross?
- Malmesbury Market Cross is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN16 9BZ), in the parish of Malmesbury.
- What is Malmesbury Market Cross?
- Malmesbury Market Cross — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Malmesbury Market Cross?
- Drivers can use postcode SN16 9BZ.
- Is Malmesbury Market Cross a listed building?
- Malmesbury Market Cross is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Malmesbury Market Cross a protected site?
- Yes — Malmesbury Market Cross is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Malmesbury Market Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Malmesbury Market Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Malmesbury Market Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN16 9BZ. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.