What is recorded here
This commemorative plaque records: Canongate Mercat Cross 1128
Canongate Mercat Cross, erected in 1128, served as a central gathering place for announcements and transactions, reflecting the medieval tradition of mercantile and civic activity centered around market crosses.
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Photo: Stanley Howe on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0