Market Cross (Fettercairn)
The Fettercairn Market Cross is a market cross in the Scottish town of Fettercairn in the Council Area of Aberdeenshire . In 1972 the building was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. An additional classification as a Scheduled Monument was lifted in 2016.
history
In 1504 Fettercairn was granted market rights and thus the right to erect a market cross. The year 1670 is found on Fettercairn's market cross. In that year the market rights were renewed under John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton . It is discussed whether the year information only refers to the manufacture of the head and whether the shaft of the market cross dates from 1504.
According to tradition, the market cross was initially in what is now the Kincardine desert , which was already in decline at that time, and was only moved to Fettercairn in 1670. However, there are no documents for this process.
description
The Fettercairn market cross stands in the middle of the village square. It rests on a five-tier plinth with a plinth . From this the cuboid, chamfered shaft protrudes with cubits . On its capital there is a cube-shaped head with the Scottish coat of arms and the coat of arms and monogram of Earl Middleton . The market cross is executed with several sundials .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Scheduled Monument - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Fettercairn's Market Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Web links
- Entry on Fettercairn Market Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 51 '7.3 " N , 2 ° 34' 28.7" W.