Somerton Market Cross (Somerton)
| Grade II* Listed (UK), scheduled ancient monument
United Kingdom /
England /
Ilchester /
Somerton /
B3165 Market Place
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/ United Kingdom
/ England
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Grade II* Listed (UK), scheduled ancient monument, market cross
An octagonal shaped Market Cross; also known as the Buttercross, is situated in the market place in the centre of Somerton. A three-stepped base supports an octagonal column, the top corbelled to support the roof timbers. A string course between the arches and the roof supports a battlemented parapet. A gargoyle at each angle of the string course carries water through a lead spout. It was erected in 1673 during the reign of Charles II, replaced an earlier cross recorded as being in place by 1390.
A Grade II*listed structure.
A Grade II*listed structure.
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Coordinates: 51°3'14"N 2°43'41"W
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