Section A-A, West Elevation
SC 385498
Description Section A-A, West Elevation
Catalogue Number SC 385498
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of FID 145/4 P
Scope and Content Front elevation of West Port, St Andrews, Fife The West Port was built by around 1590 by Thomas Robertson, a mason from Blebo. Though altered when it was 'completely renovated' in 1843, it is important as the only surviving Scottish example of a town gate. David Simmers carved the relief of King David I on horseback over the main gate in 1844-5, replacing an earlier royal coat-of-arms. The thin walls with pedestrian-gates on either side of the gatehouse are probably part of the original structure. By the 16th century, town walls and gates were rarely built to withstand cannon and were more important for security than for military defence - the gates were closed at curfew, keeping undesirables out and preventing criminals from escaping. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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