Poulton-le-Fylde Market Cross | |
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Location | Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England |
Coordinates | 53°50′47″N2°59′33″W / 53.8464°N 2.9924°W |
Built | 17th century |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Market Cross |
Designated | 23 September 1950 |
Reference no. | 1072405 |
Poulton-le-Fylde Market Cross, in the English market town of Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, was likely erected in the 17th century. Standing at the southern end of Market Place, it is a Grade II listed structure. [1]
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