Market Cross (Carnwath)
The Carnwath Market Cross is a market cross in the Scottish village of Carnwath in the Council Area South Lanarkshire . In 1971 the structure was included in the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A.
history
In 1679, James Somerville, 11th Lord Somerville , reported that his predecessor, Hugh Somerville, 5th Lord Somerville, had a market cross erected in Carnwath in 1516. Today's market cross, however, dates from the 17th century. The end of the cross was damaged during a storm in the early 1960s. Today's conclusion no longer corresponds to the original state.
description
The market cross is on Main Street ( A70 ) in front of City Hall. It rests on a four-step pedestal. The cross with a square plan rises from a base. It is designed with surrounding cornices and cornices . An inscription indicates the routes to Edinburgh and Ayr . The market cross closes with a pear-shaped vase with a cross on it.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Carnwath Market Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Web links
- Entry on Carnwath Market Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 55 ° 42 ′ 1 ″ N , 3 ° 37 ′ 32.6 ″ W.