Ludlow in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Butter Cross
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 16, 2023
1. The Butter Cross Marker
Rebuilt 1743-46 to a design by William Baker.
Blue Coat Charity School once held in upper room.
Erected by Ludlow Civic Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1743.
Location. 52° 22.065′ N, 2° 43.149′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, England, in Shropshire. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Butter Cross, Ludlow, England SY8 1BY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. It is also on the British Marches. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tamberlaine House (a few steps from this marker); The Rose & Crown (a few steps from this marker); No. 2 King Street
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Regarding The Butter Cross. In medieval times a butter cross was where people from neighbouring villages would gather to buy locally produced butter, milk and eggs.
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, September 16, 2023
2. The Butter Cross
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2023, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
