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Mercat Cross

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8 Broad Street, Stirling FK8 1EF ScotlandMap
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  • Margo7850p
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    Lovely

    The Mercat Cross stands in Broad Street. It was restored and re-erected in its original position in 1891. Only the unicorn finial formed part of the original monument from16th century. It was once th...

    Reviewed on Mar 13, 2023
  • PBPG
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    Interesting

    Moved here in 1792 and restored in 1891 it is an inconspicuous piece of street art on the road down from the castle

    Reviewed on Jul 17, 2022
  • craigluscar
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    A unicorn from the 16th century

    Always of interest The Mercat crosses in the towns and villages a great meeting place in times past in 1891 it was restored as a traditional Heraldic Cross only the unicorn Which is 16th Century is f...

    Reviewed on Jun 20, 2021
  • paullegate
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    A modest but hugely significant structure in Stirling Old Town

    The Mercat Cross is located opposite the Tolbooth along Broad Street in the Old Town and was the main focal point of the area where trading took place. The cross was removed from its location in 1792 ...

    Reviewed on Mar 5, 2021
  • macedonboy
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    Simple Mercat Cross

    For a royal city, the former market cross is surprisingly simple. A four stepped circular base supporting a pillar surmounted by a heraldic unicorn. It marks the spot where markets were held and royal...

    Reviewed on Aug 11, 2020
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