Market Cross (Longforgan)
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The Longforgan Market Cross is a market cross in the Scottish village of Longforgan in the Council Area Perth and Kinross . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A. A former additional classification as a Scheduled Monument was lifted in 2016.
history
The market cross was created at a point in time in the 17th century that cannot be determined. Presumably it was donated by Patrick Lyon, 3rd Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne , who inherited Castle Huntly in Longforgan around 1660. Lyon had a similar cross built in Glamis , near its Glamis Castle . Towards the end of the 18th century the market cross was moved to Castle Huntly. It was only moved back to the village in 1989.
description
Longforgan's market cross stands on a small square in the center of the small town on its main street. It rests on an octagonal plinth , which is continued in a small pedestal with a cornice . The sandstone structure is designed as a Corinthian column with a capital on which a lion sculpture rests.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
Web links
- Entry on Longforgan Market Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 27 '25.9 " N , 3 ° 7' 11.8" W.