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Framed Print of Market Cross, Salisbury, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Market Cross, Salisbury, 1872....the Market Cross, or Poultry Cross, as it was called, from the sale of poultry beneath it, is a very curious structure. It is one of three such crosses that formerly existed in the town. But this one is said to have been built as a penance, at the bidding of the Bishop of Salisbury, by Sir John de Montacute, nephew to the Earl of Salisbury in the time of Richard II. This gentleman, who was a friend of Wickliffe and a patron of the Lollards, had been guilty of sacrilegious contempt towards the Host, when obliged to carry it home, for which offence he was sentenced not only to build the cross in the Market-place, but to kneel there on Fridays, barefoot and bareheaded, to ask pardon of his sin. Another account, however, states that it was not John de Montacute, but one Lawrence of St. Martin's, who built the cross as a penance. It is an elaborate structure, of the hexagon shape, with six arches, and an empty niche for a statue over each; from the centre of the summit rises a sculptured pillar, supported by flying buttresses. An inscription it once bore has been effaced'. From Illustrated London News, 1872. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 40144945
Market Market Cross Market Place Marketplace Salisbury Wiltshire England
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.5cm x 19.3cm (7.7" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
