Repairs have begun on Glastonbury's Market Cross, which has stood behind safety barriers since concerns were raised about loose masonry.

Glastonbury Town Council said scaffolding was put up after inspections found stonework that could pose a risk to people using the Market Place. A structural engineer then assessed the monument, and the report was shared with the specialist stonemason carrying out the repairs.

The work is being done by D.J. Lang Stonemason, who also worked on the Market Cross in 2023. The council said it worked with Somerset Council's conservation officer to agree repairs suitable for the Grade II-listed structure.

The present Market Cross was built from Bath stone in 1846, to a design by architect Benjamin Ferrey. It stands at the heart of the Market Place.

The council acknowledged that the scaffolding had been in place longer than first expected and thanked residents, businesses and visitors for their patience. It has not announced a completion date, but said it would share further updates as the work progresses.

The repairs follow an earlier safety closure reported by Glastonbury and Street Nub News in April, when barriers were put up after concerns about insecure stonework.

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