Cornmarket, Penrith
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Image: © Stephen Craven Taken: 16 Sep 2020
The structure in the centre is known as the market cross, although it is actually a covered area for a few market stalls, and is modern (1983). The oddly named 'board and elbow' pub behind was formerly the ‘Black Bull’ and dates from 1624. Source: https://www.explorepenrith.org.uk/trail/stage5/