Memorials & monuments · South West England
Market Cross
In or near Croscombe.
Market Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Market Cross in Somerset, you can reach it by train to Mendip Vale station, which is 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BA4 5BN, and entry is free. The site is accessible.
About
Market Cross is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.1908°, -2.5467°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
The Market Cross in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England was built around 1500 and rebuilt in 1841. It is a Grade II* listed building, and has been scheduled as an ancient monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Market Cross in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England was built around 1500 and rebuilt in 1841. It is a Grade II* listed building, and has been scheduled as an ancient monument.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The first market cross on the site in the centre of Shepton Mallet by 1500. In 1685 following the Monmouth Rebellion 12 of the followers of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth were hanged, drawn and quartered at the market cross.
Architecture
The 50 ft tall hexagonal structure is built of Doulting stone. It has a central pier surrounded by six arches forming an arcade. The roof has a central spirelet. There is a parapet with crocketed finials above the arches.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1908, -2.5467
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Shepton Mallet
- Postcode
- BA4 5BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Established
- 1500
- Nearest railway station
- Mendip Vale — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: n1213127822 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Market Cross, Shepton Mallet (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shepton Mallet Market Cross 01.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Market Cross?
- Market Cross is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA4 5BN), in the parish of Shepton Mallet.
- What is Market Cross?
- Market Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Market Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA4 5BN.
- When was Market Cross built?
- Built or established in 1500.
- Who owns Market Cross?
- Market Cross is owned by | designation1 = Grade II* listed building.
- Is Market Cross a listed building?
- Market Cross is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Market Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Market Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Market Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Mendip Vale, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA4 5BN.