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Ludlow Buttercross, Shropshire

Ludlow Buttercross is an 18th-century market hall in Ludlow, Shropshire. It dates from 1746 and was designed by a local architect, William Baker of Audlem. The Buttercross is of two storeys and three bays fronted by a portico, with a pedimented roof and a clock set into a cupola above. As well as providing the venue for the town's market, the Buttercross housed the town's council chamber on its upper floor until 2012, after which it became a museum. It is within the council area of Shropshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1289674.

Place Type: Market Cross
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.367771,-2.7190828
Grid Reference: SO 5113 7465
Civil Parish: Ludlow CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 319881
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ludlow_Buttercross,_Shropshire_319881

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