Building record MAB22104 - OLDMELDRUM
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Summary
Town Hall and site of old tolbooth.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 38892
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 8083 2721 (41m by 22m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ82NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Meldrum |
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
Town Hall and site of old tolbooth. The old townhouse was demolished in 1877 to make way for present building. the present town hall is a two-storey, five-bay façade building constructed in rough granite ashlar with a slightly projected centre. The arched door piece is said to approximate to that of the previous building. The building rises to a consoled clock stage with ogee-capped timber and lead bell-turret above (noted as having an 'illuminated clock' in 1899). Well-executed details include curved angles corbelled to square above. The town hall incorporates a coat of arms from the former Town House.
Period Notes
Old tolbooth of unknown date; ogee-capped tower of 1741; present building built 1877; noted as having 'illuminated clock' 1899; alterations c.1920.
Listed 16/04/1971.
Feb 24 1994 , MN 32, MN 32 (Ground Photograph). SAB33365.
Oct 1 1990 , MX 6-7,12,17,23, MX 6-7,12,17,23 (Ground Photograph). SAB33402.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 38892;
- NMR Card Number: NJ82NW 54.00;
- NRHE Numlink: 76864;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ82NW0047;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB38892 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/76864 (Oldmeldrum, Market Square, Town Hall - trove.scot link)
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Record last edited
Sep 21 2026 3:02PM
