Dumfries, Lochmabengate Port
Gateway (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Dumfries, Lochmabengate Port
Classification Gateway (Period Unassigned)
Canmore ID 65547
Site Number NX97NE 21.02
NGR NX 9746 7614
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/65547
- Council Dumfries And Galloway
- Parish Dumfries
- Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
- Former District Nithsdale
- Former County Dumfries-shire
NX97NE 21.2 9746 7614.
(Name: NX 9746 7614) Site of Lochmabengate Port (NR)
OS 1:1056 map (1852)
Lochmabengate Port (mentioned by Shirley) was the main gate on the east of Dumfries. Local informants state that it was surmounted by a tower, and was completely demolished about 1760. Its site was pointed out by Mr G Dunbar, proprietor of the ground, who states that it was pointed out to him by has forefathers. His siting was verified by Mr J McCormick. Name Book 1850; G W Shirley 1915