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
- Source
- Historic Environment Scotland listing
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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