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Somerton Market Cross (Somerton) | Grade II* Listed (UK), scheduled ancient monument

United Kingdom / England / Ilchester / Somerton / B3165 Market Place
 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.
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Coordinates:   51°3'14"N   2°43'41"W
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