Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bo'ness · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mercat Cross is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 56.0556°, -3.6284°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Culross mercat cross is located in Culross, Fife, Scotland. Now Category A listed, its base dates to the original 16th-century mercat cross. Its shaft and capital, meanwhile, are 1902 replacements, the work of John William Small (architect) and Alexander Neilson (sculptor). The cubical head has decorations on each face: Northeast: Culross Burgh arms with the date of the burgh's 1588 creation Southeast: the provost's initials and inscription ("Restored by the Honourable Sir James Sivewright of Tulliallan, 1 July 1902, and John Cunningham of Balgownie Provost") Southwest: monogram of King James VI with crown Northwest: Sir James Sivewright's coat of arms, with his initials in tympanum A unicorn surmounts the capital.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0556, -3.6284
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY12 8HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dunfermline and Dollar
- Nearest railway station
- Bo'ness — 4.5 km
Sources
- osm: n4995290451 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Culross mercat cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Market (Mercat) Cross 03.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mercat Cross?
- Mercat Cross is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY12 8HT).
- Who owns Mercat Cross?
- Mercat Cross is owned by | owner =.
- Is Mercat Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Mercat Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Bo'ness, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY12 8HT.