Oakham Market Cross, Market cross with stocks in Oakham, England
The market cross features an octagonal structure with a pyramidal roof supported by eight timber posts and a central stone shaft.
Dating from the 16th or 17th century, this Grade I listed building served as a central gathering point for regular markets in medieval times.
The market cross played a role in validating transactions and functioned as a location for sharing news among local residents of Oakham.
Located at 17 Market Place in Oakham, the structure remains near the current marketplace where vendors sell goods on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
The adjacent stocks contain five openings for restraining offenders, differing from standard structures that typically feature four or six holes.
Location: Oakham
Part of: Butter Cross and stocks
GPS coordinates: 52.67030,-0.72818
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:11
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