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Market Hall, Bingley and Butter Cross, Bingley grey plaque

Bingley, Bradford, England, United Kingdom

Bingley Market Hall & Butter Cross. In 1212 King John granted Bingley's first market charter; the butter cross with its five steep circular steps may date from then. In 1693 William & Mary granted a second market charter and the original market hall was built. In 1753 two further bays and the archwa

y with its dated keystone were added. The roof of the butter cross dates from then. Until 1888 the market hall and butter cross stood in Main Street. To facilitate a road widening scheme they were mov

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