Medieval Buttercross, Wainfleet
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Medieval Buttercross, Wainfleet
Image: © Richard Hoare Taken: 22 Feb 2014
A 15th-century limestone Buttercross (topped with a 19th-century finial and weathervane), from which John Wesley preached. Its name originates from the fact that they were located at the market place, where people from neighbouring villages would gather to buy locally produced butter, milk and eggs. The fresh produce was laid out and displayed on the circular stepped bases of the cross. Grade II listed structure.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.106624
Longitude
0.236299