High Cross, Banbury
(d.1600)

place and market cross (until 1600)

Closed aged unknown

Commemorated on 2 plaques

Near this site stood the Market Cross until it was destroyed in 1600 A.D.

Former Cornhill Corn Exchange facade - Castle Quay - Market Place, Banbury, United Kingdom where it sited -1600)

In this area stood Banbury High Cross destroyed by puritans 26 July 1600. "A very faire and large markett crosse with fayre large and broade stone. Steppes or gryses every waie about" Mathewe Knight of Banburie 1604 A mercer who from his shop could see the cross being felled

Site of the Banbury Market Cross - Market Place, Banbury, United Kingdom where it destroyed by Puritans (1600)