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Monument Number 193860
Hob Uid: 193860
Location : Somerset Mendip Glastonbury
Grid Ref : ST4988038910
Summary : Market cross constructed in 1846 by Benjamin Ferrey on the site of an earlier market cross which was demolished in 1808.
More information : [ST 49882891] Cross [TI] (1) A modern market cross, erected 1846, now stands on the site of the former market cross which was built of stone, on an octagonal plan, having clustered pillars ranged round a central column supporting its roof. Adjoining the cross with an ancient conduit with a vaulted roof. Both structures were demolished in 1808. The cross is mentioned by Leland who visited Glastonbury about the middle of the 16th c. Photo AO/64/288/5. (2) 18th c. prints confirm that the modern cross is on the site of the earlier market cross. (3) Market Cross, 1846 by Benjamin Ferrey, Grade II. (4) Additional reference (5)

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Source details : OS 25" 1930
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Source details : DOE (HHR) Glastonbury Boro Somerset March 1974 49
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Market Cross
Evidence : Destroyed Monument

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Destroyed 1808
Monument End Date : 1808
Monument Start Date : 1808
Monument Type : Market Cross
Evidence : Destroyed Monument

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : Built 1846
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Monument Start Date : 1846
Monument Type : Market Cross
Evidence : Structure

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External Cross Reference Source : Listed Building List Entry Legacy Uid
External Cross Reference Number : 265989
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : ST 43 NE 14
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1966-09-30
End Date : 1966-09-30

Associated Activities :
Activity type : WATCHING BRIEF
Start Date : 1995-01-01
End Date : 1995-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 193860