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Section B-B, East Elevation
SC 385499
Description Section B-B, East Elevation
Catalogue Number SC 385499
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of FID 145/4 P
Scope and Content Rear 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. In 1843, the guardhouses behind the towers were demolished and replaced by two buttresses capped with ball finials shaped a like chess pawns. David Simmers carved the burgh arms over the main gate in 1844-5. The small gates are probably original. 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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