Malmesbury Market Cross, Malmesbury, Cotswolds
The historic Malmesbury Market Cross lies in the centre of Malmesbury. A market cross is a structure that marks a market square in market towns in Britain.
Market crosses can be found in most market towns in Britain including the market cross in Malmesbury (see below).
History
The market cross was built in 1490 AD. The market cross is an elaborately carved octagonal structure, and it is recognised as one of the best-preserved in England.
A relief carving of the Crucifixion and representations of a number of saints survived the destruction of much religious iconography during the Reformation.
The cross nicknamed the “Birdcage” is also now a popular meeting point in the town.
The market dates from 1490
Nearby
Visitors to the market cross in Malmesbury may also want to view the nearby Malmesbury Abbey and King Athelstan’s tomb which is inside the abbey.
The structure is a Grade I listed building
Access – Getting There
Malmesbury is on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds in southwest England. It is a short drive southwest of Cirencester on the A429 and lies north of the M4 motorway that links Bristol and London.
Hotels in Malmesbury
If you wish to stay in this pretty town in the Cotswolds there are several recommended options.
The four-star Old Bell Hotel and the five-star Whatley Manor are two of the best.
See here for a complete listing of accommodation in Malmesbury.
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