More information : (SK 08032457) Cross (NAT) (1)
The Market House, Abbot's Bromley. Referred to in a deed of Feb 1st 1339. The Market was established in 1222. A drawing of the Market Square, by J Buckler in 1839, shows the Market House with the stocks beneath it. (2)
The Market House is a hexagonal building with a pyramidal roof placed upon six timber pillars around a central support. The roof is tiled and has lead flashings: it is surmounted by a finial. The pillars and roof have been considerably restored. 16th/17th century. The stocks have disappeared. (3)
No change to previous information. (4)
(SK 08032456) Cross (NR) (5)
17/49 The Butter Cross 12/1/66 (Formerly listed as Cross) GV II* Village cross. Probably C17. Timber framed; hexagonal plain tile roof. Hexagonal plan. Open sided structure with hexagonal timber piers on stone pads at each angle and in the centre, supporting the timber roof structure, the central pier continues above roof as a cross; wavy braces extend from angle piers to wall plate. Patterned cobble floor. (AM). (6)
SK 0804 2457: Abbots Bromley market cross. Scheduled - RSM No. 21602. (7) |