Scheduled MonumentsScotlandOrmiston,market cross
Market cross

Ormiston,market cross

Scotland
HES SM90234
Site type
Market cross
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ormiston market cross is a market cross located in East Lothian, Scotland, that serves as a focal point of the planned village of Ormiston. The cross dates to the sixteenth century and reflects the importance of Ormiston as a trading centre and the ambitions of its proprietors to establish a prosperous burgh. The monument comprises a stone structure typical of Scottish market crosses of its period, functioning as both a commercial and social hub for the community. The cross remains an important architectural reminder of Ormiston's historical development and its role in the commercial life of East Lothian during the early modern period.

Ormiston,market cross is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90234. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ormiston,market cross?

Ormiston market cross is a market cross located in East Lothian, Scotland, that serves as a focal point of the planned village of Ormiston. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90234.

Who is responsible for protecting Ormiston,market cross?

Ormiston,market 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 SM90234.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ormiston,market cross?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pathhead,Roman camps,enclosures and pit alignment (6.7 km), Hope,enclosure 300m SSE of (6.9 km), Upper Keith, ring ditch 1000m NNW of (7.1 km).

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