Market Cross, Castle Street, Aberdeen is a Grade A listed building in the Aberdeen City local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 12 January 1967. Mercat cross. 1 related planning application.

Market Cross, Castle Street, Aberdeen

WRENN ID: narrow-pediment-russet
Grade: A
Local Planning Authority: Aberdeen City
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 12 January 1967
Type: Mercat cross
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

John Montgomery of Old Rayne, 1686. Repaired 1821-2, moved to present site and repaired, 1841-2, column replaced 1995-6 (see Notes). Impressive Mercat Cross situated in centre of Castlegate. Shallow steps to round-arched arcarded hexagonal-plan base with Ionic pilasters separating each bay. Impost course. Central pier. Sandstone. Decorative carved cornice with gargoyles. Deep circular parapet divided into 12 carved panels (see Notes), with consoles separating panels. Tall, narrow, central slender Corinthian carved column surmounted with gilt marble unicorn.

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