Building record MAB17331 - NEW MARKET ARCHWAY, LOW STREET, BANFF
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Summary
Archway dated 1831, in the style of William Robetson, architect, Elgin.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 22052
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 6897 6399 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ66SE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Banff |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Archway dated 1831, in the style of William Robetson, architect, Elgin. It is a tall round-headed archway, built of rusticated ashlar with polished ashlar flanking pedestrian entrances (that to the left blocked), and harled rear. There is a cornice blocked wallhead to the main arch with plain blocking course to the flanking walls. An inscribed plaque is situated above the pedestrian entrance. A market place was established in Low Street after the flooding of the old market at the foot of Carmelite Street in 1829.
HISTORIC BUILDINGS COUNCIL FOR SCOTLAND, 1992, BANFF TOWN CENTRE ENVIROMENTAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME: ARCHITECT'S REPORT, Architect report (Bibliographic reference). SAB4438.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HAMP Asset: HA0045;
- HES Listed Building Number: 22052;
- Local Government Guardianship;
- NMR Card Number: NJ66SE190;
- NRHE Numlink: 172730;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ66SE0237;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB22052 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/172730 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB4438 Bibliographic reference: HISTORIC BUILDINGS COUNCIL FOR SCOTLAND. 1992. BANFF TOWN CENTRE ENVIROMENTAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEME: ARCHITECT'S REPORT. Architect report.
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Record last edited
Jan 25 2024 4:18PM
