The remains of Marykirk market cross whose original site is not known, but which stood near the gate of the churchyard in 1796. It was moved to the published site in 1857. The cross was the place around which market stalls would be arranged and where 'merchants' (Scots for shopkeepers as well as wholesale traders) would gather to discuss business. It was also the spot where state and civic proclamations would be publicly read by the "bellman" (town crier). Source http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercat_cross Only 30" or so of the shaft remain, showing it to have been oblong in section with the usual chamfered edges stopped at the bottom. It stands on a large stone base, and this in turn rests on another stone with chamfered edges J W Small 1900; Name Book 1863; Statistical Account (OSA) 1796; A C Cameron 1899. Market Cross as described. Visited by OS (R L) 1 September 1971. http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/35934/details/marykirk+market+cross/