Brandesburton Market Cross
Brandesburton Market Cross is a historic structure in Brandesburton, a village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, in England.
Brandesburton was given a market charter in 1286. It was held until the 18th century, and there were attempts to revive it in the 19th century.[1] The cross, on what is now the village green, was probably erected in the 14th century.[2] In the 19th century, the crosshead had two figures, standing back to back, depicted in prayer, but they are no longer discernable.[3] In 1911, Tatton Sykes planned to replace the cross, but he died shortly after, and the planned replacement was instead erected in Hedon. The cross was grade II listed in 1985,[4] and is also a scheduled monument.[3] It was restored in 2012 at a cost of £5,000.[2]
The market cross is constructed of sandstone. It has a cubic base and three steps, on which is a tapering octagonal shaft surmounted by a crocketed finial. The base and steps have been heavily restored with concrete and brick. The cross is 4.6 metres high, with the shaft providing about 3 metres of the height.[3][4]
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References
- ↑ Kent, G. H. R. (2002). A History of the County of York East Riding: Volume 7, Holderness Wapentake, Middle and North Divisions. London: Victoria County History. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- 1 2 "Village celebrates restoration of 'best preserved' cross". Yorkshire Post. 23 January 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2026.
- 1 2 3 Historic England. "Market Cross, Brandesburton (1014002)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 June 2026.
- 1 2 Historic England. "Market Cross, Brandesburton (1249470)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 June 2026.