Building record MAB4806 - PLUSCARDEN ABBEY
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Summary
Precinct walls of Pluscarden Abbey (NJ15NW0006), which enclose circa 10 acres of land.
Protected Status/Designation
- Scheduled Monument 2144
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 1417 5768 (303m by 281m) Linear Feature - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ15NW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Precinct walls of Pluscarden Abbey (NJ15NW0006), which enclose circa 10 acres of land. The north, east and west walls are extant for almost the whole of their length while the south wall is visible only from the Prior's Lodgings to the modern entrance drive. No trace remains of the south wall from lodging to west wall.
ANSON, PF, 1959, MONASTERY IN MORAY, 176 (Bibliographic reference). SAB16.
Oct 1 2010 , GR2890, 2916, GR2890, 2916 (Ground Photograph). SAB30756.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 2144;
- NMR Card Number: NJ15NW6;
- NRHE Numlink: 16095;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ15NW0020;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM2144 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16095 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Aug 5 2022 12:08PM
