The Mercat Cross of Edinburgh is a market cross, the structure that marks the market square of the market town of Edinburgh. It stands in Parliament Square next to St Giles' Cathedral, facing the High Street in the Old Town of Edinburgh.
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A monument in Parliament Square, located just to the east of St. Giles Cathedral. The current version dates to 1885 but the location has been used for centuries - going back at least to 1365.
The Cross was the location for public announcements, proclamations, and executions.
The monument is located Old Town, facing the Edinburgh City Chambers. Free of...
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