Monument record M3519 - MEDIEVAL CROSS, NEWARK MARKET PLACE
Summary
CROSS (Medieval to Post Medieval)
Location
| Grid reference | SK 79859 53869 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK75SE |
| District | Newark |
| Civil Parish | Newark, Newark |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A cross formerly stood in the middle of Newark Market Place. Documents mention its existence in 1332 and that it was roofed c 1550. The last known reference to it was by Stukeley in 1724. (1)
Newark Market Place is still in use as such. There is no indication of the former cross, and no early maps/plans are available locally. The market place is centred to above grid ref. (2)
See L3171 for excavation in market place.
<1> Stapleton A, 1912, Catalogue of Notts Crosses, p 19 (Published document). SNT1324.
<2> Colquhoun FD, 1974, Pers Comm (Personal comment). SNT582.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
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Record last edited
Jan 19 2023 7:34PM
