Corbridge Market Cross (Corbridge)

The market cross at Corbridge is made from objects from several different periods. It stands against the churchyard wall. The base is a worn circular stone probably from a Roman column. The shaft of the cross was of 13th century date and the head is of 18th century date. The cross used to stand on a Roman altar in the market place, but in 1807 it was moved to Newcastle. It finally returned to Corbridge in the 20th century. The cross is a Grade II listed building protected by law.

Reference number: N8990
Historical period: Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Roman (AD43 to AD410)
Legal status: Conservation area
Listed Building

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Source of Reference
Local History of Corbridge
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Corbridge Old Market Cross. Photo by Northumberland County Council.

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