Deans Court, Category A listed building in St Andrews, Scotland
Deans Court is a listed building located where North Street and South Street meet in St Andrews. The structure combines a central courtyard surrounded by a main building and four adjoining wings that provide residential spaces for postgraduate students.
The site originated in the twelfth century when it functioned as the residence of the Archdeacon. The vaulted core that now serves as the dining hall represents the oldest surviving structure from this medieval foundation.
The residence serves as a hub for postgraduate life at the university, where its inhabitants have created a distinct community identity. Walking through the courtyard, visitors encounter spaces that continue traditions of student living that span centuries.
The courtyard is located in the heart of St Andrews near the cathedral precinct. Since this is a residential building, access is limited and visitors should respect the privacy of its inhabitants.
A Bronze Age cist slab remains visible in the courtyard, examined by university researchers over many years. This archaeological find suggests human activity on this spot predates the medieval structures by thousands of years.
Location: Fife
Website: http://st-andrews.ac.uk/accommodation/pg/residences/deanscourt
GPS coordinates: 56.34030,-2.78953
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00
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