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? )
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

Heritage Fund