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Market Cross


The Market Cross (aka "Butter Cross") is located on the western side of the village green in Stamfordham. It is a small square, single-storey building, with a round arch on each side. The Market Cross was erected in 1735 by Sir Edward Swinburne of Capheaton Hall. The Market Cross retains its original 18th century roof timbers.[1] The Market Cross is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.

Stamfordham Scheduled Ancient Monument Historic Buildings and Monuments in Stamfordham Civil Parish 1735
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THE BUTTER CROSS - Stamfordham - List Entry
- "Market cross. 1735. Ashlar and stone slate roof. Small square single-storey building. A single round arch on each side. Alternate courses of stone project slightly to form banded rustication. Alternate …
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List number: 1178857
List grade: 2
County: Northumberland
Grid ref: NZ0777272072

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