Alyth mercat cross

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Alyth mercat cross

Image: © kim traynor Taken: 15 Jun 2013

The old cross that used to stand in the roadway at the junction of the High Street and Mill Street marked the site of a wool market. The plaque states that it was erected in 1670 by James, earl of Airlie.

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Image Location

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Latitude
56.625212
Longitude
-3.231946