The Market Cross — Attraction in Castle Combe

The 14th-century market cross, erected when the privilege to hold a weekly market in Castle Combe was granted, stands where the three principal streets of the lower village converge. The Market Cross, a Scheduled Monument, reflects "the significance of the cloth industry in this area". Next to the cross is one of Castle Combe's two village pumps. Small stone steps near the cross were for horse riders to mount and dismount, and close by are the remains of the buttercross, built in the late 19th century from old masonry. This structure, "also known as Weavers’ Steps and ‘the stone’", is another Scheduled Monument. Great when you finally get to take a photo with no people sitting all around it. (It was like the...

There are many picturesque villages across Great Britain this one is one of several that are in my home county of Wiltshire.....The Market Cross stands in the centre of the village of Castle Combe & was erected in the 14th century when there were weekly markets held there,it also has an old water pump & stone steps which were used for mounting & dismounting of horses on the same site....The village is named after the Castle which stood there in years gone by....The lovely River Bybrook runs through the village where there are nice walks to be had along it’s banks....There is a free car park just outside the village with a 10-15 minute walk to get there.....It’s a beautiful little place to look...

A charming and enchanting 14th-century village, Castle Combe is a true step back in time. Market Crosses like the one here were common in Medieval England, serving as hubs for trade and social gatherings. The village’s picturesque beauty even earned it a spot in the film “War Horse”. It’s a perfect place to unwind, with its timeless streets and photogenic buildings offering a peaceful escape and relax. Parking can be a bit tricky when it’s busy, but it’s worth the stop. There’s free parking by the market area, though it’s limited. A short walk will lead you to a beautiful water spot- truly a joy for the eyes...