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Market Cross

Courtesy of North Nottinghamshire Newspapers Ltd.

Westgate
Mansfield
England

The origin of the monument is rather obscure. It is thought to be of 16th century origin. Legend has it that the proclamation of James IV of Scotland as James I of England was made from its steps in 1603. At one time a stream flowed in front of it and there was also a horse trough.

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