Dunster Butter Cross, Medieval market cross in Dunster, England
The Dunster Butter Cross features an octagonal base and polygonal shaft standing at 1.1 meters high, with its original cross head now missing.
Built in the late 14th or early 15th century, the cross was initially placed near the Yarn Market before being relocated to St George's Street after 1776.
The structure served as a central marketplace where local merchants gathered to sell butter, dairy products, and other fresh goods to village residents.
Located at coordinates 51.1850984, -3.4491508, the Grade II* listed monument remains a central point for visitors exploring the medieval village of Dunster.
The northern face of the shaft bears an inscription reading 'WC, 1871, WS', marking a restoration period during the Victorian era.
Location: Dunster
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/butter-cross
GPS coordinates: 51.18510,-3.44915
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:22
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