Building record MAB6752 - PANS PORT, ELGIN
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Summary
Ruins of the 16th century eastern gateway or port to the Elgin Cathedral (NJ26SW0001) precincts.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (A) 30863
- Scheduled Monument 90143
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2231 6297 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ26SW |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Elgin |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Ruins of the 16th century eastern gateway or port to the Elgin Cathedral (NJ26SW0001) precincts. It was of considerable height, and the pend was provided with a portcullis as well as massive oak doors, and there is the portcullis slot still in the arch. Only the pointed entrance arch survives, and it was restored in 1857. It is constructed from rubble, with ashlar copes to the crow-stepped wallhead, and there are arrow slits to the East. One of the sections of Precinct wall (NJ26SW0079) joins to the South. Also known as the Water Gate.
Period Notes
Built in the 16th century, and restored in 1857. Listed designation given on 26/01/1971, and scheduled designation on 31/05/1994.
SHAW, L, 1882, HIST OF PROV OF MORAY II, 14 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1627.
MACKINTOSH, HB, 1924, PILGRIMAGES IN MORAY, 26 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1145.
CANT, RG, 1954, OLD ELGIN, 13, ILL.8-9 (Bibliographic reference). SAB217.
SUAT, 1994, ELGIN BURGH SURVEY: ARCHAEOLOGICAL UPDATE, 15 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4738.
Oct 4 1995 , AAS/GR/95/CT325, AAS/GR/95/CT325 (Ground Photograph). SAB32954.
Oct 4 1995 , NM 5, NM 5 (Ground Photograph). SAB33453.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- HES Listed Building Number: 30863;
- HES Scheduled Monument Number: 90143;
- NMR Card Number: NJ26SW1;
- NRHE Numlink: 16591;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ26SW0083;
External Links (3)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB30863 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM90143 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/16591 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (6)
- --- SAB1145 Bibliographic reference: MACKINTOSH, HB. 1924. PILGRIMAGES IN MORAY. Y. 26.
- --- SAB1627 Bibliographic reference: SHAW, L. 1882. HIST OF PROV OF MORAY II. Y. 14.
- --- SAB217 Bibliographic reference: CANT, RG. 1954. OLD ELGIN. Y. 13, ILL.8-9.
- --- SAB32954 Ground Photograph: Oct 4 1995 . AAS/GR/95/CT325. Colour Transparency. AAS/GR/95/CT325.
- --- SAB33453 Ground Photograph: Oct 4 1995 . NM 5. Black & White. NM 5.
- --- SAB4738 Bibliographic reference: SUAT. 1994. ELGIN BURGH SURVEY: ARCHAEOLOGICAL UPDATE. 15.
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Record last edited
Aug 28 2024 10:38AM
