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Stirling town wall and bastion is a defensive fortification forming part of the medieval and early modern defences of Stirling, a strategically important royal burgh in central Scotland. The Port Street Bastion, located at 44 Bastion Wynd, represents elements of the town's fortified perimeter, likely constructed or substantially rebuilt during the sixteenth century when enhanced defences became necessary against artillery warfare. The bastion itself is characteristic of early modern military architecture, designed to provide flanking fire and resist cannon attack. The surviving fabric at this location contributes to the archaeological and structural evidence for Stirling's evolution as a fortified settlement with defensive systems that protected the town's mercantile and administrative functions over successive centuries.
Stirling, town wall & bastion & Port Street Bastion at 44 Bastion Wynd is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1754. View the official record →
Stirling town wall and bastion is a defensive fortification forming part of the medieval and early modern defences of Stirling, a strategically important royal burgh in central Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1754.
Stirling, town wall & bastion & Port Street Bastion at 44 Bastion Wynd 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 SM1754.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Common Hill,homestead (5.8 km), Sauchinford Cottages,ring ditch 300m SSE of (6 km), Plean Cottages,palisaded enclosure 350m SSE of (6.3 km).
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