 The market cross in Bath Street dates from the 15th century , with the shelter having been rebuilt in 1834 . It has a central octagonal pier , a socket raised on four steps , a hexagonal shelter with six arched four @-@ centred openings , shallow two @-@ stage buttresses at each angle , and an embattled parapet . The shaft is crowned by an abacus with figures in niches , probably from the late 19th century , although the cross is now missing . It was rebuilt by Thomas , Marquis of Bath . It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument ( Somerset County No 21 ) and Grade II * listed building . In January 2000 , the cross was seriously damaged in a traffic accident . By 2002 , the cross had been rebuilt and the area around it was redesigned to protect and enhance its appearance . The cross was badly damaged again in March 2012 , when a taxi crashed into it late at night demolishing two sides . Repair work , which included the addition of wooden @-@ clad steel posts to protect against future crashes , was completed in November 2012 at a cost of £ 60 @,@ 000 . 
