Market cross, Carperby
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Market cross, Carperby
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 4 Oct 2010
The sandstone market cross is dated 1674 and it stands on a wide verge in the village. Market crosses were well-known focal points, sometimes used to calculate distances between towns. Varying from simple to elaborate styles, some market crosses were put on arched bases large enough to give shelter to traders. After the Reformation, the large plinths which bore the crosses were used to deliver proclamations.
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Image Location
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Latitude
54.303267
Longitude
-1.991668