Alyth, The Cross, Old Market Cross
Market Cross (17th Century) (1670)
Site Name Alyth, The Cross, Old Market Cross
Classification Market Cross (17th Century) (1670)
Alternative Name(s) Alyth Market Cross
Canmore ID 30815
Site Number NO24NW 8
NGR NO 24514 48840
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/30815
- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Alyth
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
NO24NW 8 24514 48840
Alyth Market Cross was erected in 1670 by James, 2nd Earl of Airlie.
The Cross does not stand in its original position.
J W Small 1900
Alyth Market Cross, mounted on a two stepped octagonal base, stands on top of a retaining wall, at NO 2451 4883. Although somewhat weathered, it is as described and illustrated by Small. Below the cross is a small plaque:-
"Alyth Market Cross Erected in 1670 by James Earl of Airlie, in close proximity to this site".
Surveyed at 1/2500
The original position of the cross was not ascertained.
Visited by OS (WDJ) 7 October 1970
EXTERNAL REFERENCE:
SCOTTISH RECORD OFFICE
Market Cross. Grant by David, Earl of Airlie to certain feuars so that the market cross may be returned to its old stance in the market place, 1700.
GD16/27/162.
