Village Cross, Hooton Pagnell, Doncaster
The Village Cross in Hooton Pagnell is a Grade II listed building located immediately to the northwest of Ivy Cottage on Main Street. This historic cross is part of the rich heritage of Hooton Pagnell, a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Hooton Pagnell itself has a fascinating history, with its first recorded mention in the Domesday Book, where it was referred to as "Hotone," meaning "The Town on the Hill" or "The High Dwelling Place". The village's name evolved over time, with the second part of the name being added during the time of the Paganels, a distinguished Norman family who held the manor towards the end of the 11th century.
The village received a Royal Charter in 1254, allowing it to hold a market on Thursdays and an annual three-day fair. Although the market and fair ceased over time, the fair has been revived and is now held on the first Sunday in July.
The Village Cross is a significant part of this historical tapestry, reflecting the village's long-standing heritage and its connection to the past.
Village Cross, Hooton Pagnell, Doncaster
The Village Cross in Hooton Pagnell is a Grade II listed building located immediately to the northwest of Ivy Cottage on Main Street. This historic cross is part of the rich heritage of Hooton Pagnell, a village and civil parish in the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Hooton Pagnell itself has a fascinating history, with its first recorded mention in the Domesday Book, where it was referred to as "Hotone," meaning "The Town on the Hill" or "The High Dwelling Place". The village's name evolved over time, with the second part of the name being added during the time of the Paganels, a distinguished Norman family who held the manor towards the end of the 11th century.
The village received a Royal Charter in 1254, allowing it to hold a market on Thursdays and an annual three-day fair. Although the market and fair ceased over time, the fair has been revived and is now held on the first Sunday in July.
The Village Cross is a significant part of this historical tapestry, reflecting the village's long-standing heritage and its connection to the past.