Moray HER - NJ26SW0011 - GREYFRIAR'S MONASTERY, ELGIN

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Period Details

PeriodOrderProbabilityRadiocarbon DatesDate BuiltDate of DestructionDate of Loss
Medieval (1100 - 1560 AD) A100    
Post-Medieval (from 1560 AD) B100    
19th Century E100 1895  
15th Century C100    
16th Century D100    

Period Notes

Period Notes Founded in 1479. It was devastated by the Earl of Huntly in 1560 and passed to the burgh in circa 1559, becoming a court of justice from 1563. It was left to decay, and in 1895 the church and convent was restored. Listed designation given on 26/01/1971.

Architect Details

Architect Details 1895 restoration John Kinross.