The Old Mercat Cross in Cockburnspath
Introduction
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The Old Mercat Cross in Cockburnspath
Image: © Jennifer Petrie Taken: 20 Feb 2017
The mercat cross was erected in 1503 by James IV to celebrate his marriage to Margaret Tudor, a sister of Henry VIII.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.932159
Longitude
-2.363299