Description

Later 19th century with late 20th century shaft. Sandstone ashlar market cross. Stepped octagonal base (inscribed 'RE-ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION ... AUGUST 1868'). Circular shaft (dated 1992) surmounted by carved unicorn with Scottish shield on square pedestal; heraldic carvings to each side of pedestal, including burgh arms of Dunfermline; shield with lion rampant to front. Foliate carvings to underside of pedestal.

Statement of Interest

Prior to 1992 a shaft dated 1695 was extant. The base and decorative head probably date from the re-erection of the cross in 1868. (It had been removed and the pillar built into the wall of a nearby house in 1752). It is possible that the urnicorn may be a much restored 17th century carving. The Dunfermline Press recorded that a carved stone was designed by Joseph Noel Paton as a mounting for the unicorn in 1868. The market cross was resited in this position (believed to have been its original one of 1396) in 1992.

External Links

• Historic Environment Scotland Listing
• Wikidata Q17816424

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Recommended Books

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  Wiltshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy
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  The Victorian House Manual (2nd Edition): How They Were Built, Improvements & Refurbishment, Solutions to All Common Defects - Includes Relevant ... ... Properties (Haynes Manual) (Haynes Manuals)
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  Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
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  Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
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  Hertfordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)