View of Market Cross, High Street, Rothesay, Bute, from S
DP 135285
Description View of Market Cross, High Street, Rothesay, Bute, from S
Date 6/3/2012
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number DP 135285
Category On-line Digital Images
Scope and Content Rothesay grew up around the 13th-century circular Castle, becoming a royal burgh in 1400/1. The town expanded north along the High Street until two major phases of land reclamation in the 18th and 19th century. This shifted the main axis of the town along the shoreline, with the creation of Montague Street (mid- to late 18th century) and Victoria Street (1839-40). Subsequent development of the town took place along the shoreline, particularly as the town’s popularity as a tourist destination grew during the 19th century. The town centre has developed in a fairly ad hoc manner, as with so many historic towns. This has continued into the 21st century with redevelopment of historic buildings such as the Court House and other smaller infill. This market cross sits near the junction of High Street and Stuart Street. The red sandstone ashlar cross sits on a base consisting of seven octagonal steps. This cross is a 20th century replacement for the medieval cross which originally stood outside the Courthouse, at the junction of High Street and Castle Street.
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