Market Cross, Shepton Mallet
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]
| Market Cross | |
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| Location | Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England |
| Coordinates | 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 |
  Location of Market Cross in Somerset | |
History
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]
Architecture
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]
References
- "Market Cross". National Heritage List for England. Historic England. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- "Market cross in the market place". Historic England. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- "The Market Cross, Shepton Mallet". Historic England. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- "A Potted History of Shepton Mallet". The Cross at Croscombe. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
- Bush, Robin (1994). Somerset: The Complete Guide. Wimborne: Dovecote Press. pp. 179–181. ISBN 1-874336-26-1.
- "Shepton Mallet's market cross landmark is restored". BBC. Retrieved 23 March 2018.