Buttercross, Swaffham
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Buttercross, Swaffham
Image: © Eileen Henderson Taken: 18 Jun 2006
The Butter Cross in Swaffham's market place was built in 1783, and was paid for by the Earl of Orford. The figure on top of the dome represents the Roman goddess Ceres. In more modern times, the structure has been used as a bandstand.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.647662
Longitude
0.688552