Castle Combe Market Cross, Cotswolds
A market cross is a structure that marks a market square in market towns. Market crosses can be found in most market towns in Britain including the market cross in Castle Combe (see below).
The market cross in Castle Combe was erected in the 14th century AD when the privilege to hold a weekly market in Castle Combe was granted.
The historic structure in Castle Combe
The roofed structure is located where the town’s three principal streets converge.
Stone and timber historic house in the village
Nearby
The village is 12 miles northeast of Bath on the A46 and 420. Chippenham is just over 10 minutes away by car.
Visitors to the village may also want to visit nearby St Andrew’s Church or Malmesbury Abbey.
Access – Getting There
1 Market Place, Castle Combe
Chippenham
SN14 7HT
UK
The village is located south of the M4 motorway between London and Bristol. From Bristol, it is a 30-minute drive leaving the M4 at the Tormarton Interchange. From London, it is about two hours by car leaving the M4 at junction 17.
Hotels in Chippenham include the excellent Best Western Plus Angel Hotel with indoor pool and gym.
Written in 2011 John Westby
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