Little Cross
The Little Cross is a market cross in the Scottish town of Elgin in the Moray Council Area . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. An additional classification as a Scheduled Monument was lifted in 2016. It is not to be confused with the Muckle Cross .
history
The Muckle Cross near St Giles Church was probably built during the time of Charles I (first half of the 17th century). The Little Cross, on the other hand, is older and has been at the site since 1402. The cross erected by Alexander Macdonald also marked the boundary of the Elgin Cathedral bishopric . The Little Cross is dated 1733. It is assumed that this year the cross was completely rebuilt at the same location and does not contain any late medieval fragments. In 1867 the Little Cross was restored. The seated sundial was replaced by a replica in 1941. The original is in the Elgin Museum .
description
Little Cross is at the junction of North College Street and South College Street with High Street opposite the Elgin Museum and east of central Elgin. The market cross rests on a round base that tapers in four steps. It consists of a column shaft with Ionic capitals . A cube-shaped head with four sundials sits on it. Figures are sculptured above the clocks, presumably depicting Saint Aegidius and Mary with child.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Little Cross in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
- ↑ Entry on Little Cross in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
Web links
- Entry on Little Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Coordinates: 57 ° 38 ′ 56 " N , 3 ° 18 ′ 36" W.