Listed Building record MDR6390 - Market Cross (remains of), Newboundmill Lane, Pleasley
Type and Period (1)
- MARKET CROSS (Medieval - 1300 AD? to 1400 AD?)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
SK 50376425 CROSS [G.T.] (1) The stump of the old market cross stands near the beginning of Teversal Road, Pleasley. (2) Remains of cross [see S/55/54]. (3) Published survey 1/2500 correct. (4) Pleasley Cross, of uncertain date, is a large square-based cross with four or more steps and socket stone. No shaft. Grade 2. (5) The Market was granted 9 May 1285 to Thomas Bishop of St. Davis's. The market was held on a Monday and a fair on the 17-19th October each year. (1-6)
Plinth and lower part of the shaft of a stone market cross, presumably erected soon after Pleasley's market charter was granted to Thomas Bek in 13 Edward I (1283-4). It is currently [in 1970] on a traffic roundabout and is disfigured by road signs. (7)
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDR12080 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1955. 6".
- <2> SDR68 Bibliographic reference: Pike, L. 1953. Guide to Pleasley. p 8.
- <3> SDR8178 Unpublished document: L.S. Surveyor (Letter E.M.R.O. 11/14 dtd. 11/8/55).
- <4> SDR6357 Personal Observation: F1 JB 09-JUN-66.
- <5> SDR5099 Bibliographic reference: DOE (HHR) Blackwell RD Derby Sept 1961 4.
- <6> SDR11063 Index: NDAT. 1719. 1719.
- <7> SDR18918 Unpublished document: County Treasure Recording Form. un-numbered, with photos.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 5037 6425 (5m by 4m) Centre |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | PLEASLEY, BOLSOVER, DERBYSHIRE |
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Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR925
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Record last edited
Jan 23 2024 9:08PM