The Mercat Cross in Cockburnspath
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Mercat Cross in Cockburnspath by Jennifer Petrie as part of the Geograph project.
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The Mercat Cross in Cockburnspath
Image: © Jennifer Petrie Taken: 4 May 2020
This cross was erected in 1503 by James IV to celebrate his marriage to Margaret Tudor, the sister of Henry VIII. The pretty cherry blossom was in full bloom on this beautiful sunny day.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.932076
Longitude
-2.360737