Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing
In or near North Queensferry.
Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkeithing · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Inverkeithing Mercat Cross dates from 1389, and is one of the oldest and finest remaining medieval mercat crosses in Scotland. It is located in the town of Inverkeithing in Fife, and is a category A listed historic monument.
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Background
History
The core of the Mercat Cross dates from 1398; it is believed to have been built as a memorial of the marriage between the Duke of Rothesay and the daughter of the Earl of Douglas. In the 16th century, the octagonal stone shaft was added, and in 1688 unicorn was carved by Mr John Boyd.
Description
The cross features a carved unicorn of Scotland, featuring a sundial and holding a saltire flag. The unicorn is supported on a base of four heraldic shields (two of the Royal arms of Scotland facing South East and South West; and that facing North East depicting Douglas coat of arms; and that to North West depicting the arms of King Robert III and Queen Annabella Drummond), interspaced with roses. The mercat cross is on a 16th-century octagonal shaft, with replacement stone to the middle.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0308, -3.3975
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY11 1LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
- Established
- 1398
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkeithing — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569466 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Inverkeithing Mercat Cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing?
- Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KY11 1LR).
- What is Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing?
- Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkeithing, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY11 1LR.
- When was Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing built?
- Built or established in 1398.
- Is Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing free to visit?
- Yes, Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mercat Cross, Bank Street, Inverkeithing?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkeithing, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY11 1LR.