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Cupar has been a Royal Burgh since 1328 and was the county town of Fife until 1974. So, although it's of modest size, it has seen very prosperous days and it has the civic, commemorative and commercial buildings that prosperity permits. The street names in the centre of town also give clues to the town's history. The Corn Exchange was completed in 1862 as provided a covered corn market and public hall. Externally, the Exchange is largely unchanged but it has been altered inside. On the corner of Crossgate and St Catherine Street is a round building, painted in pink. This is the Burgh Chambers, built in 1815-17 to replace the original Council room which had been located in the tolbooth. |
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In the heart of the shopping quarter, you will find the Mercat Cross, topped with our unicorn. Some time ago, the cross fell into disrepair. In fact, the town's provost lost it in a game of chance! It was moved to Tarvit Hill but, to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, it was retuned to the junction of the town's three principal streets. If you look on the road at the eastern side of the cross, you will find a cross set into the road; this is the original location of the cross.
Other interesting buildings include the Masonic Hall in Bonnygate, County Buildings, the library in Crossgate and Watts (the old jail).
Explore Cupar's historic buildings with the aid of the "Cupar Heritage Trail" leaflet, available from Council offices.
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