Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Canongate Mercat Cross
In or near Edinburgh.
Canongate 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
- Edinburgh Waverley · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Canongate Mercat Cross is a public memorial in central Scotland, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Edinburgh East and Musselburgh parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area EH8.
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Official information
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Place summary
Canongate Mercat Cross is a memorial located in central Scotland, EH8. It serves as a historical marker of market rights and local governance. The structure reflects the significance of the area in Edinburgh's commercial history.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9517, -3.1791
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH8 8BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 529 4143
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n3005409108 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canongate Mercat Cross?
- Canongate Mercat Cross is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH8 8BW).
- What is Canongate Mercat Cross?
- Canongate Mercat Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canongate Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH8 8BW.
- Is Canongate Mercat Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Canongate Mercat Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canongate Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH8 8BW.