The Market Cross, Barnard Castle, County Durham.
N 54° 32.530 W 001° 55.414
30U E 569638 N 6044379
This octagonal building is situated in the middle of a busy street in Barnard Castle and is a focal point of the town.
Waymark Code: WM4B01
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 07/31/2008
Views: 37
Barnard Castle's Market Place stands at the centre of the town and is dominated by an intriguing octagonal building called the `Market Cross' which was built by a Barnard Castle resident called Thomas Breaks in 1747. At various times in history this building has served the purpose of court, gaol, Town Hall and buttermarket. A weather vane sits on top of the building marked by two bullet holes reputedly made by a soldier and a gamekeeper in a competition of shooting abilities.
It has been damaged by heavy vehicles on several occasions. This is less likely these days as heavy vehicles cannot cross the Tees at Barnard Castle any more so the chances of it being hit have diminished.
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