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Over the years, Chichester’s Market Cross has become a well recognised feature of the city. It is believed to have been built in 1501 by Bishop Edward Story, who paid ten pounds to the Mayor of Chichester for the ground on which it is built. The Bishop allowed poor peasants, who only had a few [...]

8 Comments CherryPie on Jan 30th 2019

The Poultry Cross is a market cross in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK, marking the site of former markets. Constructed in the 14th century and modified in the 18th century it stands at the junction of Silver Street and Minster Street.[1] It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.[2]
The Poultry Cross is the only one remaining of four [...]

6 Comments CherryPie on Jul 14th 2014

Both of these were taken when I visited Malmesbury earlier this year. You will have to look closely to see the bird in the second photograph.
I hope you all have a great weekend

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26 Comments CherryPie on Nov 20th 2009