Galashiels Mercat Cross (C) Kevin Rae

NT4935 : Galashiels Mercat Cross

taken 11 years ago, near to Galashiels, Scottish Borders, Great Britain

Galashiels Mercat Cross

A Mercat Cross has occupied this spot since the 16th Century when the town received Burgh of Barony status. The cross sits in the oldest part of the town and the flags flying are due to the annual Braw Lads Gathering which is on this week. The gathering commemorates the Act of Sasine (which took place near this spot) relating to the marriage of James IV and Margaret Tudor. To read more about the Gathering please follow this weblink Link

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Grid Square: NT4935, 271 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Kevin Rae (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Monday, 26 June, 2006 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 26 June, 2006
Category: Cross (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: NT 492 357 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:36.7339N 2:48.4808W
View Direction: Northwest (about 315 degrees)