Market Cross - Helmsley, UK - Christian Crosses on Waymarking.com

In Medieval times the right to hold a market was granted by charter and the location of the market was usually marked with a cross.

"The Market is held in the central ancient Market Square every Friday and is alleged to date back to the 13th century. A charter was created by Robert de Ros to his Burgesses of Helmsley. There is some doubt as to whether this Charter was incorporated and may have been suppressed by the Earls of Rutland around 1520, however a market has taken place on the current site since 1467. It was originally held in the churchyard with the market cross being moved from there to its current position. In 1670 the Duke of Buckingham established a Charter market in Helmsley establishing a weekly market and three fairs. Between 1784 and 1861 the tolls were collected by the Thorpe family. In 1966 the market was subject of a conveyance to the Rural District Council of Helmsley by a Vesting deed involving the Earl of Feversham Trustees." link

Type of cross: Latin cross Material used: Stone (granite, sandstone, marble, ...) Characteristics of this cross: The cross is made of sandstone. 6 steps lead up to plain square-section pedestal supporting an octagonal shaft and cross. Describe the location: The cross is at the north east end of Market Square near to the town hall. Is this cross commemorative ?: No Year of manufacture: Not listed

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