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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 714970
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/714970
NT28NW 24 2320 8582.
(NT 2323 8583) Elphinstone (Plan of Burntisland 1745) shows 'cross', but no, detail in the High Street of Burntisland on the W side of, and close to, its junction with Kirkgate.
The accepted position of the Market Cross, marked by paving stones in the shape of a cross, a little W of the Tower Hall, is the original position of the 'Croce House', 'House of Cunzie' etc, so frequently mentioned in 1604-12, 1646-63. It is not clear if there ever was a sculptured cross. Speed says some erection in the shape of a pillory stood near the centre of the High Street. It would probably be attached to this Cross House, which was demolished in 1663 (A Young 1924).
A Young 1924.
NT 2320 8582. The site of this Market Cross or house is marked by paving setts in the shape of a cross within a circle of similar stones 2.4m in diameter, slightly off the centre of High Street.
Visited by OS (A C) 10 March 1959.
No change to previous field report.
Visited by OS (S F S) 17 December 1975.
