What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, Canongate, Burgh Cross as Market Cross (16th Century)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
A local holy well or ritual site; wider significance not recorded.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Canongate Mercat CrossMonument · 1 yd
CanongateBuilding (17th Century) · 25 yd
Edinburgh, Canongate Parish ChurchCemetery (17th Century), Church (17th Century), War Memorial (20th Century) · 42 yd
Dunbar's Close GardenHeritage attraction · 57 yd
Museum of EdinburghMuseum · 64 yd
Edinburgh, Calton Road, Lochend Close, HousingFlats (21st Century) · 97 yd
St John's PendMemorial · 184 yd
Scottish VeteransMemorial · 244 yd
Calton Hill overshadows the Scottish ParliamentMountain or hill · 293 yd
Edinburgh, New Street, Waverley VaultsNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 306 yd
The Scottish ParliamentVisitor information · 316 yd
Misty Castle from Salisbury CragsCastle, fort or tower · 342 ydOther information
Photo: Stanley Howe · CC BY-SA 2.0