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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Askrigg Market Cross
Askrigg market cross is located in Market Place, Askrigg, North Yorkshire, England. It was built in 1830, carved out of ashlar by local mason Leonard Hesletine. It is a Grade II listed structure.

The base consists of six octagonal steps. The cross shaft is also octagonal.

A two-storey tolbooth stood nearby from the late 16th century to around 1898.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Askrigg Market Cross – Out of Oblivion". outofoblivion.org.uk. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  2. ^ Ingilby, Joan (1979). Yorkshire Village. Dent. p. 148. ISBN 978-0-460-04425-7.
  3. ^ Historic England. "MARKET CROSS, Askrigg (1131188)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
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