| Market Cross | |
| Coordinates: | 51.1908°N -2.5467°W |
| Location: | Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England |
| Built: | c. 1500 rebuilt 1841 |
| Designation1: | Grade II* listed building |
| Designation1 Offname: | Market Cross |
| Designation1 Date: | 20 May 1952 |
| Designation1 Number: | 1058383 |
The Market Cross in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England was built around 1500 and rebuilt in 1841. It is a Grade II* listed building,[1] and has been scheduled as an ancient monument.[2]
The first market cross on the site in the centre of Shepton Mallet by 1500.[1] A plaque says this was funded at a cost of £20 by Walter Buckland and his wife Agnes.[3] [4] [5]
In 1685 following the Monmouth Rebellion 12 of the followers of James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth were hanged, drawn and quartered at the market cross.[2]
In 1841 the market cross was rebuilt by George Phillips Manners.[1]
In 2012 the lead on the roof and surrounding stonework was restored.[6]
The 50feet tall hexagonal structure is built of Doulting stone. It has a central pier surrounded by six arches forming an arcade. The roof has a central spirelet.[1] There is a parapet with crocketed finials above the arches.[2]
. Robin Bush (historian). Somerset: The Complete Guide. Dovecote Press. Wimborne. 1994. 179–181. 1-874336-26-1.