Royal Arms of Scotland on Perth Mercat Cross

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Royal Arms of Scotland on Perth Mercat Cross

Image: © kim traynor Taken: 15 Jun 2013

One of the sculpted medallions on the mercat cross in Perth. It's an historical anachronism, inasmuch as the presence of the two unicorn supporters pre-dates the 1707 Treaty of Union with England, whereas the Cross was constructed in 1913. It was presumably included to indicate Perth's royal burgh status.

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Image Location

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56.395859
Longitude
-3.430281