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Mercat Cross, High Street, Musselburgh

A Category B Listed Building in Musselburgh, East Lothian

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Coordinates

Latitude: 55.9432 / 55°56'35"N

Longitude: -3.0482 / 3°2'53"W

OS Eastings: 334629

OS Northings: 672739

OS Grid: NT346727

Mapcode National: GBR 2F.YK5F

Mapcode Global: WH7TT.4WR6

Plus Code: 9C7RWXV2+7P

Entry Name: Mercat Cross, High Street, Musselburgh

Listing Name: High Street Mercat Cross

Listing Date: 22 January 1971

Category: B

Source: Historic Scotland

Source ID: 383533

Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB38307

Building Class: Cultural

ID on this website: 200383533

Location: Musselburgh

County: East Lothian

Town: Musselburgh

Electoral Ward: Musselburgh

Traditional County: Midlothian

Tagged with: Market cross

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Description

Late 18th century, Tuscan column supporting lion bearing Burgh arms. Set on 3 steps surmounting tall square-plan corniced ashlar pedestal with small door on north face.

Statement of Interest

Erected over draw well at west end of Mid Row demolished 1760. Descheduled 18 March 2009.

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