Mercat Cross, Broad Street, Stirling is a Grade B listed building in the Stirling local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 4 November 1965. Market cross.

Mercat Cross, Broad Street, Stirling

WRENN ID: wild-doorway-rook
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: Stirling
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 4 November 1965
Type: Market cross
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

1891, restored and re-erected (see Notes). Traditional heraldic market cross, octagonal ashlar shaft surmounted by carved stone heraldic unicorn sedant with shield, ornately carved capital, base of 4 steps. The animal is posed in a sitting position and wears a collar from which a chain is carried round the body. In front of the breast there is a crowned shield bearing the Royal Arms of Scotland, and this is surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Thistle. The figure of St Andrew with the Cross can be seen on the badge,

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