Building record MAB24318 - 1 QUEENS GARDENS, ABERDEEN
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Summary
House depicted on the OS 2nd edition map, the outer pavilion of a terrace designed by J Russell Mackenzie circa 1880.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 20636
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9237 0583 (24m by 36m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90NW |
| Authority | Aberdeen City |
| Civil Parish | Aberdeen |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
House depicted on the OS 2nd edition map, the outer pavilion of a terrace designed by J Russell Mackenzie circa 1880. It is an asymmetrical 2-bay pavilion. The ground floor has regular fenestration, a doorway reached by stone steps flanked by railings. There is also regular fenestration to the first floor and attic, with a Venetian style pilastered tripartite dormer window to the attic. Formerly used as a Civil Defence sub control centre/headquarters during World War II, remaining operational until 1968. One room retains the standby Lister generator and (not in place) one of the original gas tight wooden doors into the bunker.
Period Notes
Listed 26/05/1977
Oct 13 1988 , 34 images, 34 images (Ground Photograph). SAB35233.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- HES Listed Building Number: 20636;
- NMR Card Number: NJ90NW734;
- NRHE Numlink: 148193;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90NW0871;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB20636 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/148193 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB35233 Ground Photograph: Oct 13 1988 . 34 images. Colour Negative. 34 images.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Record last edited
Nov 25 2021 9:50AM
