Full Report for Listed Buildings


Summary Description of a Listed Buildings


Reference Number
1542
Building Number
 
Grade
II  
Status
Designated  
Date of Designation
09/06/1952  
Date of Amendment
17/07/1996  
Name of Property
Village Cross  
Address
 

Location


Unitary Authority
Wrexham  
Community
Holt  
Town
 
Locality
Holt  
Easting
341032  
Northing
353907  
Street Side
 
Location
Situated at the junction of Castle Street, Church Street and Frog Lane at the former Market Place.  

Description


Broad Class
Domestic  
Period
 

History
Market Cross, probably of later medieval date. It was re-erected in its present position in 1896  

Exterior
Late medieval. Chamfered red sandstone shaft set on a graduated octagonal stepped base. The base consists of six sandstone steps. Shaft plinth has carved inscription `THIS PINNACLE RE-FIXED 1896'.  

Interior
 

Reason for designation
Listed for the special interest of its origins as a medieval cross.  

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