Market Cross - Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
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N 52° 43.838 W 001° 08.427
30U E 625565 N 5843929
A replica of the medieval Market Cross that once stood in the buttermarket, Mountsorrel.
Waymark Code: WMQWQ2
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/07/2016
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The historic 15th century Market Cross was removed in 1793 by the Lord of the Manor, Sir John Danvers to his own park at nearby Swithland Hall, where it remains to this day. A replica of the cross was built and sited in the Market place opposite the Butter Market in celebration of the Parish Council centenary.
Where is original located?: St Leonard's Church, Swithland
Where is this replica located?: Junction Sileby Road / Market Place, Mountsorrel
Who created the original?: Not known
Internet Link about Original: http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/listed_buildings/the_mountsorrel_cross_c250_metres_south_east_of_church_main_street_swithland
Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1400
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