Mercat Cross, South Street, Houston is a Grade B listed building in the Renfrewshire local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 10 June 1971. Monument.

Mercat Cross, South Street, Houston

WRENN ID
hidden-solder-spring
Grade
B
Local Planning Authority
Renfrewshire
Country
Scotland
Date first listed
10 June 1971
Type
Monument
OS grid reference
NS 405 669
Coordinates
55.86902, -4.55006
Source
Historic Environment Scotland listing

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Description

The Mercat Cross in South Street, Houston, is a notable structure likely dating back to the 14th century, featuring a stepped plinth. The headpiece, dated 1713, has a square-plan chamfered shaft and a square headpiece that displays sundial markings and gnomons on each face, topped with a ball finial. The entire cross is set on a three-stepped base.

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