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Opening times and prices

Preston Market Cross is free to visit and is open year-round.

How to get here

0.5m south of Prestonpans off the Coast Road or 0.5m north east of the B1361 near the railway station.

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Journey Planners

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Address

Prestonpans
East Lothian

National Grid reference:

NT 391 740

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