MHG8558 - Mercat Cross, High Street, Fortrose
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Type and Period (2)
- MARKET CROSS (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
- (Alternate Type) PILLORY (Medieval - 1058 AD to 1559 AD)
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Full Description
GR corrected to above, ie on the N side of road junction, See photo. Just the shaft survives, part of the moulding still intact- HAW 11/2003
NH75NW 11 7260 5654.
(NH 7260 5654) Cross (NR) OS 25" map, (1906)
This is the market cross at Fortrose. Its head has been lost and the remains are now inserted in a circular stone slab in the pavement. An iron ring is attached near the base. This was possibly formerly used as a means of punishment.
J W Small 1900.
A market cross, octagonal in section, surviving to a height of 2.6m is as described by Small, except that the iron ring has been removed. Visited by OS (N K B) 9 March 1966.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7260 5655 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH75NW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ROSEMARKIE |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB31829 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/14327 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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