2009

NS3322 : Ayr's Malt Cross - Where Witches Were Burned

taken 15 years ago, near to Wallacetown, South Ayrshire, Scotland

This is 1 of 39 images, with title starting with Ayr in this square
Ayr's Malt Cross - Where Witches Were Burned
Ayr's Malt Cross - Where Witches Were Burned
The pub in this photo takes its name from the old Malt Cross of Ayr which formerly stood at the junction of High Street and the Sandgate. The exact location is marked by cobbled stones in the tarmac in the foreground of this photo. This was the place where the witch, Maggie Osborne, was burnt to death in 1629 - see NX3493 : Witches Bridge The Malt Cross was removed in 1778 as it was obstructing the flow of traffic. (Source: “Ayrshire: Discovering A County”, by Dane Love.) An incident involving William Wallace is noted in NS3322 : Ayr's Malt Cross - William Wallace Was Here.

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NS3322, 908 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Mary and Angus Hogg   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Tuesday, 28 April, 2009   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 28 April, 2009
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NS 335 221 [100m precision]
WGS84: 55:27.8818N 4:38.0723W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NS 335 221
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North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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