The Mercat Cross, Galashiels
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The Mercat Cross, Galashiels
Image: © James Denham Taken: 4 Jul 2010
There is reputed to have been a market cross on the same spot since 1599 when the town was raised to a Burgh of Barony; such status gave to a town gave it the right to hold markets and fairs. The present cross dates from 1867. (more to follow)
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Image Location
Latitude
55.61278
Longitude
-2.806754