Linlithgow, Magdalene Cross
Cross (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Linlithgow, Magdalene Cross
Classification Cross (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 49184
Site Number NT07NW 16
NGR NT 0079 7707
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/49184
- Council West Lothian
- Parish Linlithgow
- Former Region Lothian
- Former District West Lothian
- Former County West Lothian
NT07NW 16 0079 7707.
Magdalene Cross, where the town fairs were anciently held, stood halfway between (St Magdalene's) Hospital and the East Port. No trace of it now remains, the distillery occupying its site.
J Penney 1836; J Waldie 1894
The (supposed) site of this cross is now occupied by St Magdalene Distillery (NT07NW 95). Centred with 100m at NT 0079 7707. No further information.
Visited by OS (JLD) 24 December 1952
OS (JLD) confirmed.
Visited by OS (BS) 20 March 1974.