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Bishop's House is a substantial stone residence located in Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, with origins dating to the medieval period. The building served as the residence of the Bishop of Moray and reflects the ecclesiastical importance and wealth of the Episcopal see in northern Scotland. Constructed of ashlar stonework with evidence of sixteenth and seventeenth-century phases of development, the house exemplifies the domestic architecture of high-status clergy during the early modern period. The building's survival and subsequent modifications demonstrate its continued significance as a substantial townhouse within Elgin's urban fabric.
Bishop's House,Elgin is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90141. View the official record →
Bishop's House is a substantial stone residence located in Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland, with origins dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90141.
Bishop's House,Elgin is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM90141.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elgin Cathedral (0.1 km), Elgin, Pans Port and precinct wall (0.2 km), Elgin Castle (1 km).
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