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Replica of the old cross

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Replica of the old cross
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The first reference to Ashton market cross comes from local marriage registers of 1854. The ancient cross was replaced in 1763 or 1764 by an oak shaft on a stone base and steps, surmounted by sphere and crown. This probably stood slightly to the south o

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