Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCampbeltown Cross,Hall Street
Hall street

Campbeltown Cross,Hall Street

Scotland
HES SM249
Site type
Hall street
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Campbeltown Cross is a medieval market cross located on Hall Street in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The monument dates from the medieval period and originally served as the focal point of the burgh's commercial and civic life, a function typical of market crosses in Scottish towns. The cross stands as evidence of Campbeltown's development as a planned settlement and its importance as a trading centre. As a scheduled ancient monument recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database, it remains a significant marker of the town's medieval heritage and urban layout.

Campbeltown Cross,Hall Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM249. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Campbeltown Cross,Hall Street?

Campbeltown Cross is a medieval market cross located on Hall Street in Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM249.

Who is responsible for protecting Campbeltown Cross,Hall Street?

Campbeltown Cross,Hall Street is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM249.

What other scheduled monuments are near Campbeltown Cross,Hall Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilchrist,dun 450m ESE of (3.6 km), Cullan Doon,fort & dun 450m ENE of Uigle (4 km), Bealloch Hill,forts (5.1 km).

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