Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Muckle Cross
Also known as: Mercat Cross
In or near Longmorn.
Muckle Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Muckle Cross is a public memorial in the Scottish Highlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area IV30.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Official information
Elgin Museum showcases a diverse collection of objects from various historical periods, with a particular emphasis on the Moray region. The museum is housed in a historic building and offers a unique insight into local and global history.
From the Wikipedia article
Muckle Moss is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a National Nature Reserve located near Bardon Mill in Northumberland, England. Muckle Moss is a mire over deep peat, and its boundaries include Blackdyke Plantation. Muckle Moss SSSI was previously notified as part of Roman Wall SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6488, -3.3147
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV30 1BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Phone
- 01343 543675
- Nearest railway station
- Elgin — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Visits by appointment only; minimum 3 days' notice required.
- Official site
- elginmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w584189625 (ODbL)
- commons: Muckle Cross, Elgin.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Muckle Moss (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muckle Cross?
- Muckle Cross is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV30 1BL).
- What is Muckle Cross?
- Muckle Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Muckle Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV30 1BL.
- Is Muckle Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Muckle Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Muckle Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Elgin, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV30 1BL.