Horncastle’s ancient market cross is long gone, but this cross type monument to Edward Stanhope was erected in the centre of the market place in 1894
Parish/DistrictHorncastle/East Lindsey
LocationIn the NE corner of the market place
CategoryLost cross (market cross)
National Grid RefTF 25897 69639 (vicinity of)
DesignationStanhope memorial is Grade II listed
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William Stukeley’s map of Horncastle, drawn c. 1722, shows a cross in the market place. This cross disappeared many years ago, however, one could argue there is still a cross in Horncastle market place, as the monument erected to the memory of Edward Stanhope in 1894 is a classic ‘spire-type’ cross, set in centre of the market place. It has been used as the centre-piece for civic events and proclamation through the decades.


Stukeley’s 1722 map of Horncastle shows a cross in the market place (arrowed)
The Stanhope monument today – a substitute market cross
Horncastle

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