Historic Building Details

HB Ref No:
HB24/13/006

Address :
Old Market Cross Castle Place Newtownards Co. Down BT23 3JF

Townland:
Newtownards

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Survey 2:
Record Only

Date of Listing:

Date of De-listing:

Current Use:
Market

Former Use
Market

Conservation Area:
No

Industrial Archaeology:
No

Vernacular:
No

Thatched:
No

Monument:
Yes

Derelict:
No

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OS Map No:
131/16

IG Ref:
J4915 7403

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Owner Category

Exterior Description And Setting

Octagonal ‘market cross’ of 1636 (?largely rebuilt in1666), in Scrabo sandstone with carved panels to faces. See SMR Dow 6:20.

Architects

Not Known

Historical Information

This market cross was built by Hugh Montgomery (or his son and heir) in 1636, though sources suggest it was extensively repaired (?or even rebuilt) in 1666. See SMR Dow 6:20.

Criteria for Listing

Architectural Interest

Not listed

Historic Interest

Not listed

Evaluation

Octagonal market cross of 1636 in Scrabo sandstone. This structure is a Scheduled Monument, and therefore afforded statutory protection.

General Comments

As a Scheduled Monument, this building enjoys statutory protection.

Date of Survey

09 September 1998