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Inveraray Cross is a mercat cross located on Front Street in Inveraray, Argyllshire. The cross likely dates from the medieval period, when such structures served as focal points for trade and civic authority within royal burghs and market towns. The monument stands as evidence of Inveraray's historical importance as a commercial and administrative centre. As a physical landmark on the main street, the cross would have functioned as a gathering place and symbol of the burgh's chartered rights to hold markets and fairs.
Inveraray,cross,Front Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM254. View the official record →
Inveraray Cross is a mercat cross located on Front Street in Inveraray, Argyllshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM254.
Inveraray,cross,Front 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 SM254.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inveraray Castle, cross (0.6 km), Tom nan Clach, cup & ring marked rock 560m ENE of Hazelbank (4 km), An Dun,fort 360m N of Strachur Church (6.7 km).
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