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Market Cross, Swaffham PE37 7AG
Grade 1 listed - English Heritage Building ID: 460635
Market or Butter Cross, in centre of main open space of Market Place
1781-83. By Mr Wyatt (probably James). For the Earl of Orford. Limestone; lead roof. Circular on plan.
8 unfluted Roman Doric columns set on a triple-stepped plinth support a plain entablature. 2 leaded steps lead into half-round dome upon which is statue of Ceres.
Dished plaster ceiling beneath dome.
A Scheduled Ancient Monument, No.241. '