Building record MAB6717 - LITTLE CROSS, ELGIN
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Summary
Market cross, first erected in 1402, which marked limits of Cathedral sanctuary.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 30709
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2190 6286 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Market cross, first erected in 1402, which marked limits of Cathedral sanctuary. In its present, form it consists of a tall column with an Ionic capital that is set on a four-stepped circular base and capped by a four-faced sundial and cast-iron finial dated 1733, during which year the cross was probably rebuilt. There was repair work done in 1867, and the sun dial and top of the column are copies from 1941, with the originals in Elgin Museum.
Period Notes
First cross built in 1402. It was rebuilt in 1733 and repaired in 1867. Copies of the sundial and column top were put on in 1941. Listed designation given on 26/01/1971.
SMALL, JW, 1900, SCOTTISH MARKET CROSSES (Bibliographic reference). SAB1795.
CANT, RG, 1954, OLD ELGIN, 14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB217.
SUAT, 1994, ELGIN BURGH SURVEY: ARCHAEOLOGICAL UPDATE, 8 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4738.
Feb 7 2015 , AAS-GR-15-02-031 - 033, AAS-GR-15-02-031 - 033 (Ground Photograph). SAB30927.
May 20 1986 , FV 3,12-13, FV 3,12-13 (Ground Photograph). SAB33495.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 30709;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SW9;
- NRHE Numlink: 16708;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SW0009;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30709 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16708 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (5)
- --- SAB1795 Bibliographic reference: SMALL, JW. 1900. SCOTTISH MARKET CROSSES.
- --- SAB217 Bibliographic reference: CANT, RG. 1954. OLD ELGIN. Y. 14.
- --- SAB30927 Ground Photograph: Feb 7 2015 . AAS-GR-15-02-031 - 033. Digital. AAS-GR-15-02-031 - 033.
- --- SAB33495 Ground Photograph: May 20 1986 . FV 3,12-13. Black & White. FV 3,12-13.
- --- SAB4738 Bibliographic reference: SUAT. 1994. ELGIN BURGH SURVEY: ARCHAEOLOGICAL UPDATE. 8.
Finds (2)
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2020 11:26AM
