Carved Lintel over Pend
SC 388541
Description Carved Lintel over Pend
Date 1967
Collection Records of the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS), Edinbu
Catalogue Number SC 388541
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of F 1781
Scope and Content Detail of carved lintel over pend at Customs House, No 35 Shoregate, Crail, Fife Crail was created a royal burgh in 1310, with a royal castle just to the east of the burgh. Fishing was the main industry in the town throughout its history, but this declined during the 19th century, and the town now relies on tourism. This lintel, carved with a ship, is above the pend at the Customs House in Shoregate. Built in the late 17th century, this building served as a warehouse on its ground and attic floors. It is harled and whitewashed to protect the stone from the salty air. Shoregate is the oldest street in Crail and leads up the from the harbour to the High Street. Restored by The National Trust for Scotland in c.1967, the Customs House was essential for monitoring all imports and exports into and out of the harbour. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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