Buttercross

Buttercross

A Buttercross, also known as Butter Cross, is a type of market cross associated with English market towns. Its name originates from the fact that they where located at the market place, where people from neighbouring villages would gather to buy butter and eggs. Their design varies from place to place, but they are usually covered by some type of roof to offer shelter.


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