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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 →
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.
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.
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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