What is recorded here

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Buttercross In 1606 Richard Ashcombe left £50 to build "a house over and above the cross." The clock was added in 1683 after a bequest from William Blake of Cogges. Tradition has it that a statue of the Virgin Mary stood on the central pillar. Recorded plaque organisation: Witney Town Council.

The Buttercross is a historic market structure in Witney dating back to 1606, significant for its role in local trade and as a focal point of community life. The addition of a clock in 1683 further underscores its importance as a landmark and timekeeper for the town.

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