Market Cross (Inveraray)
The Inveraray Market Cross is a stone cross in the Scottish town of Inveraray . It stands near the coast of Loch Fyne not far from the jetty across from the north end of Main Street .
Historic Scotland states that the cross was made around 1400, while the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland continues the period to the 15th century. The cross was moved to this place after the new planned town of Inveraray was built. Records show that it used to be in the old village of Inveraray, near Inveraray Castle . Based on inscriptions it can be concluded that it was originally probably placed in a cemetery.
description
The market cross stands on a stone, three-tier pedestal. The shaft and the short arms show floral tendril motifs. The archangel Michael was once carved into the stone on the back . However, the image was reworked in the style of the rest of the cross. The Latin inscription worked into the side surface reads: Hec est crux nobilium virorum videlicet Dondcani meicgyllchomgan Patricii filii eius et Maelmore filii Patricii qui hanc crucem fiere faciebat.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ a b Entry on Inveraray Market Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Web links
- Entry on Inveraray Market Cross in Canmore, Historic Environment Scotland database
Coordinates: 56 ° 13 '49.9 " N , 5 ° 4' 19.4" W.