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Elgin Cathedral is a ruined medieval cathedral located in Morayshire, Scotland, which was constructed beginning in the thirteenth century and served as the principal ecclesiastical building of the region for several centuries. The cathedral was largely destroyed during the Scottish Reformation in the sixteenth century, though substantial portions of its stonework remain standing, including parts of the nave walls and the distinctive twin towers of the west front. The surviving architectural elements reflect the Gothic style characteristic of late medieval Scottish ecclesiastical building, with pointed arches and decorative stonework evident in the fragmentary remains. The site represents an important monument to the religious and cultural life of medieval Scotland and remains a significant archaeological landscape within Morayshire.
Elgin Cathedral is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90142. View the official record →
Elgin Cathedral is a ruined medieval cathedral located in Morayshire, Scotland, which was constructed beginning in the thirteenth century and served as the principal ecclesiastical building of the region for several centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90142.
Elgin Cathedral 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 SM90142.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bishop's House,Elgin (0.1 km), Elgin, Pans Port and precinct wall (0.1 km), Elgin Castle (1.1 km).
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