What is recorded here
This brass commemorative plaque records: The Hawick Mercat Cross was situated in the roadway 9 feet from this spot. The cross and the adjoining Flesh Mercat were taken down in 1762. Recorded plaque organisation: Hawick Callants Club.
The Hawick Mercat Cross served as a central gathering place for market activities and public announcements, reflecting its significance in medieval Scottish town life; its removal in 1762 marks a transition away from traditional communal spaces.
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