The Campbeltown Cross

The secular 'merkat' or market cross marks the birth of Campbeltown and three hundred years of social history.

Key facts

  • Date
    1700
  • Location
    On the street
    The Campbeltown Cross is situated on the roundabout at the bottom of Main Street.

Did you know?

  • The mermaid which is used in the logo for the Heritage Centre is depicted right at the top of Campbeltown Cross. The design on the logo - with long hair and scales - is based upon detailed descriptions given in sightings of a mermaid close to Feochaig.