Market Cross, Castle Street, Aberdeen
Market Cross, Castle Street, Aberdeen, Market cross in Castle Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
The hexagonal stone structure rises 18 feet high with a 21-foot base diameter, featuring Ionic columns and medallions depicting Scottish monarchs.
John Montgomery constructed this sandstone monument in 1686 for £1200, replacing an older cross that previously marked the center of Aberdeen's market.
The twelve medallions on the structure display portraits of Stewart monarchs from James I through James VII, along with the Royal and Aberdeen arms.
Located in the center of Castle Street, the monument serves as a meeting point and contains a staircase leading to a platform for public announcements.
A white marble unicorn with a gilded horn stands atop the Corinthian capital, while the original pieces remain preserved in the Tolbooth museum.
Location: Aberdeen City
Location: Aberdeen
Inception: January 1, 1686
Address: Mercat Cross, Castle St, Aberdeen AB11 5HP, UK
Website: https://visitabdn.com/listing/mercat-cross
GPS coordinates: 57.14830,-2.09260
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:01
Aberdeen and its region feature a series of sites that testify to several centuries of Scottish history. The city contains religious buildings such as the 14th-century St. Machar Cathedral, cultural institutions like the neoclassical Music Hall from 1822, and the Maritime Museum, as well as green spaces including Duthie Park with its botanical greenhouses. The port, active since the 12th century, remains an important center for maritime industry. A 3.5-kilometer sandy beach borders the North Sea, while the Footdee district retains its 19th-century fishing houses.
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