Market Cross | |
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Location | Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England |
Coordinates | 51°11′27″N 2°32′48″W / 51.1908°N 2.5467°W |
Built | c. 1500 rebuilt 1841 |
Listed Building – Grade II* | |
Official name | Market Cross |
Designated | 20 May 1952 |
Reference no. | 1058383 |
The Market Cross in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England was built around 1500 and rebuilt in 1841. It is a Grade II* listed building, [1] and has been scheduled as an ancient monument. [2]
The first market cross on the site in the centre of Shepton Mallet by 1500. [1] A plaque says this was funded at a cost of £20 by Walter Buckland and his wife Agnes. [3] [4] [5]
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. [2]
In 1841 the market cross was rebuilt by George Phillips Manners. [1]
In 2012 the lead on the roof and surrounding stonework was restored. [6]
The 50 ft (15 m) 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. [1] There is a parapet with crocketed finials above the arches. [2]