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Alfriston Market Cross

AlfristonGrade I listed buildings in East SussexMarket crosses in EnglandUse British English from November 2019
Alfriston Market Cross
Alfriston Market Cross

Alfriston Market Cross is the only remaining market cross in Sussex, other than the elaborate market cross in Chichester. It is formed of a stone base and shaft on a brick plinth; the cross itself is missing, but the shaft is topped with a ‘cornice-like’ stone. The cross is a Grade I listed building (List Entry Number 1353268).A charter for a market at Alfriston was granted in 1406; the market cross was probably erected at about that time. Little, if anything, of the original cross, remains. The cross was altered in the 19th century; twice repaired after being damaged in the early 20th century; and rebuilt in 1955-56 after it was smashed when a lorry reversed into it. Notwithstanding the rebuilding, the cross is a rare feature within Sussex.

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Alfriston Market Cross
West Street, Wealden Alfriston

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Alfriston Market Cross

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BN26 5UE Wealden, Alfriston
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