What is recorded here
Elgin Castle was built by the bishops of Moray in the 12th century and later held by the earls of Moray. It is important as a key historical and strategic site in northern Scotland, associated with significant medieval events, including the imprisonment of King William the Lion.
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- Recorded date
- 1296
Places near here
Elgin, Lady HillCastle (medieval), Motte (medieval)(possible) · 19 yd
Duke of Gordon's MonumentMonument · 32 yd
Elgin, Lady Hill, Duke of Gordon MonumentCommemorative Monument (19th Century) · 33 yd
Messines Memorial CottageMemorial · 85 yd
Elgin, LadyhillNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 94 yd
'ladyhill'Flat Axehead(s) (bronze)(period Unassigned), Hoard (period Unassigned)(possible) · 98 yd
Elgin, High StreetPit(s) (medieval), Well (medieval) · 127 yd
High Street, ElginNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 365 yd
Elgin War MemorialMemorial · 399 yd
Elgin MuseumMuseum · 791 yd
Elgin CathedralHeritage attraction · 1123 yd
ElginPit(s) (medieval) · 127 ydOther information
Photo: Lucas Kendall · CC BY-SA 2.0