Mercat Cross, High Street, Dunbar is a Grade B listed building in the East Lothian local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 5 February 1971. Mercat cross.

Mercat Cross, High Street, Dunbar

WRENN ID
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Grade
B
Local Planning Authority
East Lothian
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
5 February 1971
Type
Mercat cross
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

The Mercat Cross in Dunbar is a 16th-century structure featuring an octagonal shaft made of weathered ashlar. It is located at the re-entrant angle of the Town House to the south. The shaft has symmetrical cap and base mouldings, and at the top, there are three skewputt details adorned with carved grotesque mask heads. Additionally, there is a weathered remnant of a thistle finial.

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