What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Galashiels, Old Town, Mercat Cross as Commemorative Monument (period Unassigned). 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 church or high cross; 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
Mercat CrossMonument · 1 yd
Galashiels, Old Parish ChurchChurch (period Unassigned), War Memorial (20th Century) · 80 yd
Galashiels, Scott Crescent, St Paul's ChurchChurch (19th Century) · 100 yd
Galashiels, Cornmill Square, Burgh Chambers and War MemorialTown Hall (19th Century), War Memorial (20th Century) · 177 yd
Old Gala HouseMuseum · 180 yd
Bust of Robert BurnsMemorial · 188 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 198 yd
The FountainVisitor information · 223 yd
Manse StreetNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1207 yd
Blaikie's HillMountain / peak · 1440 yd
Wester HillMountain / peak · 1629 yd
Home of Sir Walter ScottHeritage attraction · 1.3 miOther information
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