Mercat cross with HES-listed pre-1800 evidence (1714).
Market Cross, Drumlanrig Street, Thornhill is a mercat cross in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
What follows is drawn from published sources, with each claim labelled by how firmly it is established.
What to look for
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Mercat cross with HES-listed pre-1800 evidence (1714).
Plan your visit
- Location
- 55.2407°N · 3.7649°W
- Access
- Visible from a public way
- Terrain
- Easy going
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Sources
- Historic Environment Scotland Listed Buildings (accessed 2026-07-11)
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