Market Cross, Barnard Castle
Historic site in County Durham, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barnard Castle Market Cross (also known as the Butter Market or Break's Folley) is an octagonal construction in the market town of Barnard Castle, County Durham, England. It was built in 1747 by Thomas Breaks and is a Grade I listed building.[1] It has had multiple uses including a courtroom, fire station, a gaol, a dairy market, a toll booth and a town hall.[2][3]
| Barnard Castle Market Cross | |
|---|---|
| Butter Market | |
 The market cross in 2016, with St Mary's Parish Church in the background | |
| Location | Barnard Castle, County Durham, England |
| Coordinates | 54.54222°N 1.92376°W |
| Built | 1747 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Market Cross |
| Designated | 24 February 1950 |
| Reference no. | 1201323 |
  Location of Barnard Castle Market Cross in County Durham | |
An 1893 view
Close up
From the arcaded shelter
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