Henley-in-Arden Market Cross
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Henley-in-Arden Market Cross
Image: © David Dixon Taken: 6 Aug 2011
Henley-in-Arden's 15th century Market Cross was erected close to the area once occupied by the town's Market Hall. The cross is composed of local stone but only the raised base of three steps and the shaft are left. Originally the cross had a four-sided head and was covered with a shed attached to the Old Market Hall during the 17th century. This was pulled down in 1793. The head of the cross deteriorated and was lost in about 1894. The site of the cross is still a focal point for the town, where important announcements are made and ceremonies enacted. For more information about Henley-in-Arden and its history, see the Parish Council web site http://www.henley-in-arden.co.uk/ The building behind the cross in this photograph is Lloyds TSB. To the right is High Street and to the left, Back Lane.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.293006
Longitude
-1.779732