Townscape Map
Market Cross
This is a market cross built of sandstone and bonded with mortar. There are six steps below the base providing a platform. The base of the cross is an alter that has no inscriptions on the faces.
A doric column forms the main body of the cross and is capped by a smaller stone alter and topped by a sculpted stone torch. The market cross has a predominate position on Stockton High Street being situated directly between the Shambles Market Hall and the Town Hall.
Period |
18th Century
( 1769? ) |
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Listed Status | Grade II* Listed |
Historic England Links | |
Within Stockton Town Centre Conservation Area | Yes |
Original Building Use |
Shop
( Market Cross ) |
Current Building Use | Shop |
Date of Survey | Fri, 07 Oct 2011 |
Relationship to Adjoining Buildings |
Free Standing |
Location
Market Cross High Street Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1AU