Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Site of Mercat Cross
In or near Strathkinness.
Site of Mercat Cross — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars · 7.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Site of Mercat Cross is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Site of Mercat Cross is a memorial located in central Scotland. Historically significant as a market cross, it served as a focal point for trade and public announcements in the community.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.3404, -2.7950
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- KY16 9NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Leuchars — 7.2 km
- Official site
- www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13018480801 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Site of Mercat Cross?
- Site of Mercat Cross is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9NW).
- What is Site of Mercat Cross?
- Site of Mercat Cross — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Site of Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY16 9NW.
- Is Site of Mercat Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Site of Mercat Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Site of Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 7.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9NW.