Cheddar Market Cross
Cheddar Market Cross
The Market Cross in Cheddar stands as an emblematic landmark, echoing the region’s medieval heritage. Dating back to the 15th century, this historic structure features an ashlar foundation and a central octagonal pier. The socket of the cross is majestically raised on three successive steps and is embraced by a hexagonal shelter. This shelter, rejuvenated in 1834, showcases six beautifully crafted four-centred arch openings. To further accentuate its structural integrity, there are shallow two-stage buttresses at each angle, crowned with an embattled parapet. Though the original cross atop the shaft is absent, an abacus adorned with figures in niches, likely from the late 19th century, graces its zenith.
The Market Cross’s significance and architectural finesse are acknowledged by its Grade II* listed status, a testament to its historical and architectural value. The reconstruction of the shelter in the 19th century was overseen by Thomas, the Marquis of Bath, ensuring the structure retained its venerable charm. As a beacon of Cheddar’s rich past, the Market Cross continues to be a focal point for both locals and visitors alike.
Cheddar Market Cross is in Mendip Hills AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 11 August 2023 Edited: 29 November 2023
Cheddar Market Cross
Local History around Cheddar Market Cross
There are some historic monuments around including:
Group of three bowl barrows 180m south of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow 400m north of Stoke WoodsBowl barrow 330m north of Stoke WoodsCalamine mining remains, south of Glovers FieldBowl barrow 250m south west of Ashridge FarmCamp 600yds (548m) E of CharterhouseGorsey Bigbury earth circle and round barrow near LongwoodCharterhouse lead worksRowberrow Cavern, Mendip ForestTwin round barrows 750yds (696m) N of Bowpit FarmDuck decoy east of Barrow Wood LaneBlackford Manor House MoatSlight univallate hillfort and associated earthworks on Burrington HamBowl barrow 190m south west of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow 870m southwest of Charterhouse Warren FarmBowl barrow 430m northwest of King Down FarmBowl barrow 410m northeast of Bristol Plain FarmBowl barrow 350m east of Batts Coombe QuarryBowl barrow 430m north east of Stoke WoodsBowl barrow 330m east of Batts Coombe QuarryBowl barrow 250m south east of Tyning's Farm: part of the Tyning's Farm round barrow cemeteryMedieval estate boundary earthwork on Shute Shelve HillGough's Old CaveDeserted medieval hamlet E of DraycottBowl barrow, 540m west of Brimble Pit PoolBowl barrow 150m southwest of King Down FarmStar Roman villa, 275m north east of WimblestoneBowl barrow 900m south west of Bristol Plain Farm: part of a group of round barrows south and south west of Bristol Plain FarmBowl barrow 300m east of Batts Coombe QuarryWimblestone standing stoneBowl barrow 300m north east of Tyning's FarmBowl barrow 420m east of Bristol Plain FarmRomano-British settlement on Stoke MoorWestbury Beacon, a bell barrow 720m west of Brimble Pit PoolBowl barrow 590m south-east of Charterhouse Warren FarmBowl barrow 91m south of Piney Sleight FarmBowl barrow 550m southwest of NordrachWestbury Camp, slight univallate hillfort, 750m north of Stokewood CottageBowl barrow 420m north of Stoke WoodsBowl barrow 850m south of Bristol Plain Farm: part of a linear round barrow cemeteryWestbury village crossSaye's Hole, Cheddar GorgeBowl barrow 550m south of Bristol Plain Farm: part of a linear round barrow cemeteryWayside cross at Stoughton CrossSun Hole, Cheddar GorgeEarly Christian settlement and monastic site at Marchey FarmBowl barrow 430m southwest of King Down FarmMarket cross at the junction of Bath Street, Union Street and Church StreetDolebury Camp: a large univallate hillfort and associated and later earthworks on Dolebury WarrenVillage crossRound barrows 600yds (550m) NW of Longbottom FarmBowl barrow 400m southeast of Wellington FarmBowl barrow 340m north-east of Wellington FarmPair of bowl barrows 640m south of Bristol Plain Farm: part of a linear round barrow cemeteryManor house at MudgleySoldier's Hole, Cheddar GorgeBowl barrow 460m east of Charterhouse Warren FarmRoman settlement site, Anglo-Saxon and Norman royal palace, and St Columbanus' ChapelBowl barrow, 455m west of Brimble Pit PoolBowl barrow 820m south of Bristol Plain Farm: part of a linear round barrow cemeteryBowl barrow 700m south of Bristol Plain Farm: part of a linear round barrow cemeteryWorld War II bombing decoy complex, anti-aircraft obstructions and Beacon Batch round barrow cemetery on Black DownLongbottom Farm earthworkWorld War II anti-aircraft rocket battery and bombing decoy control building 265m north east of Ashridge FarmRowberrow Camp: an Iron Age defended settlement north west of Tynings FarmRoman settlement at Town FieldDuck decoy, west of Nyland HillGreat Oone's HoleRoman amphitheatre 1/2 mile (800m) N of CharterhouseBowl barrow 350m northeast of Cheddar Head FarmBowl barrow 75m south west of Long House BarnGough's Cave, Cheddar GorgeDuck decoy 175m south west of Parson's FarmBowl barrow 390m northeast of Bristol Plain FarmAveline's Hole, Burrington Combe.
