The Market Cross in Devizes, Wiltshire, England sits in Market Place at the centre of the town. [1] It was constructed in 1814 on the site of an older cross. Designed by architect James Wyatt, it is Gothic in style. [2] It was completed posthumously to his design, following Wyatt's death in a coach accident near Marlborough. [3] His son Benjamin Wyatt is also credited as the architect, likely because he executed his father's design. [4]
The monument was erected by the corporation of Devizes. It was paid for by Henry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth, a former Prime Minister then serving as Home Secretary, who had been a Member of Parliament for the town between 1784 and 1805 before his elevation to the House of Lords. [5]
The cross has been granted Grade II* status and was first listed in 1954. [2]
The Market Cross in Devizes, Wiltshire, England sits in Market Place at the centre of the town. [1] It was constructed in 1814 on the site of an older cross. Designed by architect James Wyatt, it is Gothic in style. [2] It was completed posthumously to his design, following Wyatt's death in a coach accident near Marlborough. [3] His son Benjamin Wyatt is also credited as the architect, likely because he executed his father's design. [4]
The monument was erected by the corporation of Devizes. It was paid for by Henry Addington, Viscount Sidmouth, a former Prime Minister then serving as Home Secretary, who had been a Member of Parliament for the town between 1784 and 1805 before his elevation to the House of Lords. [5]
The cross has been granted Grade II* status and was first listed in 1954. [2]