The Butter Cross (Oakham)

United Kingdom / England / Oakham / Market Place

Grade I Listed (UK), scheduled ancient monument, market cross

This old medieval cross is a large polygonal timber structure round a stone pillar, with a pyramid roof.
" Also known as the Market Cross where dairy products were sold at Oakham Market. It is shown on Speed's map of 1611 and may have been a preaching cross also. Its peculiar five hole stocks are a notable feature."
The Butter Cross is Scheduled Ancient Monument and grade I. listed landmark.

Market Place
Oakham
Rutland
LE15 6DT

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buttercross

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Coordinates: 52°40'13"N -0°43'41"E

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