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Pans Port and precinct wall in Elgin is a medieval harbour structure and defensive enclosure associated with the town's medieval development. Located in Morayshire, the precinct wall formed part of Elgin's urban fortification during the medieval period, whilst the port facility served the town's commercial and maritime interests. The surviving remains testify to Elgin's importance as a burghal centre with access to coastal trade routes. The monument reflects the integration of defence and mercantile function characteristic of Scottish medieval burgh planning.
Elgin, Pans Port and precinct wall is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90143. View the official record →
Pans Port and precinct wall in Elgin is a medieval harbour structure and defensive enclosure associated with the town's medieval development. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM90143.
Elgin, Pans Port and precinct wall 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 SM90143.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Elgin Cathedral (0.1 km), Bishop's House,Elgin (0.2 km), Elgin Castle (1.2 km).
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