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It has remained in its current position since the 13th century, and the Butter Cross (market) was built around it by
Richard Barnefield in 1632. Some records indicate that it was rebuilt by Thomas Talbott in 1665. The market was demolished in 1866. It was taken down as there was no further use for it
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English Hermitage carrying out work on the surroundings of the monument, uncovering that the monument had stood in the same position
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Pyvelesdon, and hence is also known as "The Puleston Cross". It was probably mutilated during the Civil War. The cross is protected as a monument of National Importance
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Sandstone and is overall 500cm high.
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