Market Cross (Inverkeithing)
The Inverkeithing Market Cross is a market cross in the Scottish town of Inverkeithing in the Council Area Fife . In 1972 the building was included as an individual monument in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. A former additional classification as a Scheduled Monument was lifted in 2016.
history
Both William the Lion (1139) and Robert III. (1399) drew documents that put Inverkeithing in the status of a burgh . Linked to this was the market law , which the market cross indicates. The oldest fragments of today's market cross date from the 16th century. Initially positioned on High Street near Fordell's Lodging , the cross was first moved in the course of its history in 1799 near the Tolbooth of Inverkeithing , and then moved again in 1974. Today it's on Bank Street near Thomson's House . While the shaft largely corresponds to the original condition, the attachment has been changed over the centuries. The building was restored in the second half of the 20th century.
description
The market cross rests on a simple stepped plinth with an octagonal floor plan. This dates from the 20th century. An unadorned, octagonal shaft rests on it. The octagonal capital shows twice the royal coat of arms, the coat of arms of the Clan Douglas and the coat of arms of Robert III. and is decorated with rose ribbons. A cubic sundial sits on top of which a unicorn rests. The structure was created by John Boyd in 1688.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Entry on Inverkeithing's Market Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland's database
Web links
- Entry on Market Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 1 '50.9 " N , 3 ° 23' 50.9" W.