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Dornoch Mercat Cross is a medieval market cross situated in the town of Dornoch in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands. The structure dates from the medieval period and served as a focal point for civic administration and commerce within the burgh, functioning as the traditional location for public proclamations, justice, and trade. The cross represents the physical embodiment of Dornoch's status as a chartered settlement and its role in the regional economy of northern Scotland.
Dornoch Mercat Cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10835. View the official record →
Dornoch Mercat Cross is a medieval market cross situated in the town of Dornoch in Sutherland, Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10835.
Dornoch Mercat Cross 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 SM10835.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dornoch Cathedral, graveyard (0 km), Drumdivan,hut circle 500m SW of (1.7 km), Drumdivan,standing stone 400m SW of (1.7 km).
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