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Greenlaw, The Square, Mercat Cross
Market Cross (19th Century)
Site Name Greenlaw, The Square, Mercat Cross
Classification Market Cross (19th Century)
Alternative Name(s) High Street; Market Cross; The Green
Canmore ID 160490
Site Number NT74NW 55
NGR NT 71143 46038
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/160490
- Council Scottish Borders, The
- Parish Greenlaw
- Former Region Borders
- Former District Berwickshire
- Former County Berwickshire
The market cross in Greenlaw was erected in 1829, following the removal of its predecessor to make way for the construction of the County Buildings.
Apparently an exact replica of the earlier structure, the cross comprises a column with a Corinthian capital, upon which sits a lion holding the Marchmont coat-of-arms.
Text prepared by RCAHMS as part of the Accessing Scotland's Past project
Sbc Note (15 April 2016)
Visibility: Standing structure or monument.
Information from Scottish Borders Council