Major restoration begins at Bungay Butter Cross

Friday, 3 July 2026 06:00

A major £130,000 restoration project has started at Bungay Butter Cross, one of the town's most recognised historic landmarks.

The essential repair work is being carried out on the structure, which was built in 1689 and stands at the heart of Bungay's market area. The project is expected to take around three months to complete.

For local residents, traders and visitors, one key point is that Bungay's long-established Thursday markets are set to continue without disruption while the work is carried out. The repair schedule has been planned to allow the markets to operate as normal throughout the project.

The Butter Cross is owned and managed by Bungay Town Trust, which is overseeing the restoration. As work progresses, the Trust has also launched a public appeal to give local people the opportunity to contribute financially towards the project.

The Trust says the landmark remains an important part of Bungay's heritage and is seeking community support to help preserve the historic structure for the future.

The work represents a significant investment in one of the town centre's best-known buildings, with repairs aimed at protecting the Butter Cross and ensuring it remains a feature of Bungay for years to come.