Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Mercat Cross
In or near Valleyfield.
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
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mercat Cross in Fife, the nearest railway station is Bo'ness, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is KY12 8HT, and entry to the site is free.
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).
- What is Mercat Cross?
- Mercat Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Bo'ness, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use 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.