A detail from the High Cross or Butter Cross in Winchester, a medieval holy cross dating back to the C14th
A buttercross, also known as butter cross, is a type of market cross associated with English market towns and dating from medieval times. Its name originates from the fact that they were located at the market place, where people from neighbouring villages would gather to buy locally produced butter, milk and eggs. The fresh produce was laid out and displayed on the circular stepped bases of the cross.
Size: 3911px × 5867px
Location: high street, winchester, hampshire, england
Photo credit: © Stephen Frost / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: anglo, butter, christian, cross, england, hampshire, high, historic, holy, landmark, mounument, saxon, stone, winchester
