This intricately detailed engraving titled “Market Cross and Palace Gate, Scone (Perthshire)” was drawn by T. Allom and engraved by J. B. Allen. It depicts a historic and symbolic location in Scone, Scotland—once the crowning place of Scottish kings. The composition centers on an ancient stone gateway, richly textured and partly overgrown with vegetation, leading the viewer’s eye through to the stately Palace of Scone in the background. The palace, with its towers and battlements, is seen through the arched entrance, evoking the grandeur and political importance of the site. To the left stands the Market Cross, a tall column mounted on a stepped base and capped with a cross, situated among tall trees in a shaded glade. This cross marks the medieval civic heart of Scone, a town steeped in royal and ecclesiastical history. In the foreground, a quiet moment unfolds: a rider and companion pass through the gate, while two elderly figures stoop nearby, possibly begging or engaged in humble tasks—providing a human contrast to the regal structures. Published in 1837 by Geo. Virtue, 26 Ivy Lane, London, this engraving beautifully balances architectural significance and pastoral life, capturing the historic soul of Perthshire.

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