What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Burton-in-Kendal, Westmorland, was made a market town by a charter from King Charles II in 1661. This 18th century market cross was built by public subscription. The East side of the square was conveyed to the Parish Council in 1935. This plaque was placed as part of the village Millennium celebrations. Burton-in-Kendal Parish Council Cumbria, 2000. Recorded plaque organisation: Burton-in-Kendal Parish Council.
Burton-in-Kendal became a market town in 1661 by royal charter of King Charles II, and its 18th-century market cross symbolizes the community's economic and social development.
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Places near here
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George VI postbox on Main Street, Burton-in-KendalOld post box · 109 yd
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Milestone, A6070 south of Burton-in-KendalMonument or public art · 1007 yd
Woodhouse HillMountain / peak · 1025 yd
Boundary stoneMonument or public art · 1297 yd
Dalton Woodland Burial GroundWood · 1606 yd
Hutton Roof Crags Nature ReserveVisitor information · 1.0 mi
Cinderbarrow Miniature RailwayHeritage attraction · 1.1 mi
Plain Quarry Stone SprialVisitor information · 1.4 mi
Rawley CopseWood · 1.5 mi
Greenlands Farm VillageHeritage attraction · 1.7 miOther information
Photo: Alexander P Kapp on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0