Tolbooth and Mercat Cross, High Street, Forres
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Tolbooth and Mercat Cross, High Street, Forres
Image: © G Laird Taken: 26 Jul 2018
The tolbooth is a very prominent three storey courthouse with an imposing three stage tower and belfry dating from 1838-1839 in the Scots Baronial style. It is currently undergoing restoration and is a Category A listed building. https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/200372993-high-street-tolbooth-forres-ward#.W12muTGWw5s Standing on the site of a former market cross, the pinnacled mercat cross in the foreground dates from 1844 and was modelled on the Scott Monument in Edinburgh. It is a Category B listed building. https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/200372994-high-street-market-cross-forres-ward#.W12m7TGWw5s
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Image Location
Latitude
57.609688
Longitude
-3.613224