OS1/15/22/47
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARKET CROSS (Site of) [Haddington] | Site of Market Cross ancient | Major Vetch Mr Neill Mr Richardson Mr J. Sinclair Mr William Aitken Mr J. Nelson |
[situation] In the middle of High Street, opposite South end of cross Lane The site of this ancient market Cross is also preserved by a circle in the pavement it was standing in the memory of the authorities quoted & consisted of a number of circular steps in which was fixed an upright pillar surmounted by a unicorn chained - it was here the butter & egg market was held - it fell and was totally removed about 35 or 40 years ago |
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[page] 47Town of Haddington 5 feet Sheet 1 Trace 4
[signed] W McKeown
Ca [Civilian assistant]
Transcriber's notes
Market Cross - See OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Haddington 1853 - Sheet 1Transcribers who have contributed to this page.
Bizzy- Moderator, Ian Anderson
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