Moray HER - NJ26SW0083 - PANS PORT, ELGIN

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Primary ReferenceNJ26SW0083
NamePANS PORT, ELGIN
NRHE Card No.NJ26SW1
NRHE Numlink 16591
HES SM No. 90143
HES LB No. 30863
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 2
Details 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.
Last Update28/08/2024
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National Grid Reference: NJ 2231 6297


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Excavations and Surveys

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Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
ARCHESENTRANCEPOINTEDB100
PORTCULLISES SITE OFC100
ARCHESRUBBLE-BUILTCOPEDD100
COPESASHLARCROW-STEPPEDE100
DOORS SITE OFF100
ARROW-SLITS  G100
GATEWAYS PRECINCTA100