Wymondham in Norfolk, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Market Cross

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 22, 2026

1. Market Cross Marker

Inscription. Built 1618 to replace a former cross destroyed in the Great Fire of 1615. Formerly the Market Clerk's office this later became the Council chamber and reading room.

Erected by Wymondham Heritage Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1618.

Location. 52° 34.206′ N, 1° 6.792′ E. Marker is in Wymondham, England, in Norfolk. It is on Market Place, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Market Place, Wymondham, England NR18 0AG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Anglia.

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: Wymondham (here, next to this marker); Robert and William Kett (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Green Dragon Inn

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(about 210 meters away); Wymondham Abbey, South Side (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Wymondham Abbey (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Aromatic Herbs (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Medicinal Herbs (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Wymondham Abbey, North Side (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wymondham.

Also see . . . Wymondham Market Cross (Norfolk Heritage Explorer). Summary:

The Market Cross is a timber-framed structure erected in 1617-1618 following the destruction of its predecessor in 1615. The building itself consists of an octagonal building supported over an open ground floor by eight timber buttress-like posts and a middle post. The is a little carved decoration on the upper floor, which is reached by an outer stair from the back, and the building is crowned by a pyramidal roof. The building now houses the Tourist Information Centre.

(Submitted on October 21, 2026.)

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Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 22, 2026

2. Market Cross Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 20, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.