Archaeology Notes

Event ID 710391

Category Descriptive Accounts

Type Archaeology Notes

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NT08SE 2 0763 8344.

(NT 0763 8344) The King's Cellar (NR)

OS 1:10,000 ma, (1975)

The King's Cellar, built during the reign of James V (1513-42) consists of the two lower floors of a warehouse, vaulted, and measuring 63'9" x 24'3". A pediment (not in situ) is dated 1581. It was in use as a school in the 18th century; restored and a forestair added in 1911. It is now in use as a Masonic Lodge.

A Reid 1902; RCAHMS 1933; HBD No. 2173.

"The King's Cellar", a plain unimpressive building, now has a modern slated roof and all the window features have been restored.

Visited by OS (J L D) 27 March 1961.