Minor monument · Medieval · South Ayrshire
Market Cross, Prestwick
Mercat cross with HES-listed pre-1800 evidence (1777).
Market Cross, Prestwick is a mercat cross in South Ayrshire, 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 (1777).
Plan your visit
- Location
- 55.5015°N · 4.6111°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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