The Mercat Cross at Prestonpans

Introduction

The photograph on this page of The Mercat Cross at Prestonpans by M J Richardson as part of the Geograph project.

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The Mercat Cross at Prestonpans

Image: © M J Richardson Taken: 2 Nov 2008

Dating from 1617, and the oldest cross of this type still in its original place and form in Scotland. Preston Tower in the background.

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Image Location

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Latitude
55.955424
Longitude
-2.975947