Monument record 1563/2/2 - Market Cross, Market Place

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Summary

The Market Cross was originally situated in the Market Place. It was taken down at the end of 18th century and removed to Upton, from where it was removed to the Public Park in 1858. It has now been re-erected in the Market Square.

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Full Description

<1> Earwaker, J P, 1877-1880, East Cheshire Past & Present, 2/1880/475 (Y) (Book). SCH1080.

The Market Cross. Originally situated in the Market Place. Taken down at the end of C18 and removed to Upton, from where it was removed to the Public Park in 1858. Shown in illustration by Earwaker as the remains of a shaft in a stone block surmounting two stone step

<2> Turner, RC, 1985, Notes on Medieval Macclesfield (Unpublished Report). SCH2286.

Cross has now been re-erected in the Market Square

<3> Various, Various, Oral communication to the HER, 25/03/25 (Oral Communication). SCH2330.

Location given as SJ 9173 7371 which is central point in the market square. Updated 25/03/25 to the location shown on OS base maps.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Book: Earwaker, J P. 1877-1880. East Cheshire Past & Present. 2/1880/475 (Y).
  • <2> Unpublished Report: Turner, RC. 1985. Notes on Medieval Macclesfield.
  • <3> Oral Communication: Various. Various. Oral communication to the HER. 25/03/25.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 917 736 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ97SW
Civil Parish MACCLESFIELD NON PARISH AREA, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County MACCLESFIELD, PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

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Record last edited

Mar 25 2025 3:02PM