Building record MAB25187 - SUMMERHILL ACADEMY
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Summary
Commemorative plaque to the Freedom Lands of Aberdeen, unveiled in 1969 marking the 650th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Stocket Forest to Aberdeen by Robert the Bruce in gratitude for the support he received from its citizens.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9031 0665 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Aberdeen |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Commemorative plaque to the Freedom Lands of Aberdeen, unveiled in 1969 marking the 650th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Stocket Forest to Aberdeen by Robert the Bruce in gratitude for the support he received from its citizens. The plaque is set on a large boulder in the grounds of the school, which was believed to be near the centre of the Freedom Lands. The dedication reads '1319-1969 ERECTED BY SUMMERHILL SCHOOL IN THE CENTRE OF THE FREEDOM LANDS TO COMMEMORATE THE GRANTING OF THE ROYAL STOCKET FOREST TO THE COMMUNITY OF ABERDEEN BY ROBERT THE BRUCE KING OF SCOTS'.
Author unknown, n.d., EVENING EXPRESS, 29/06/1976 (Bibliographic reference). SAB446.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90NW2136;
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Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB446 Bibliographic reference: Author unknown. n.d.. EVENING EXPRESS. 29/06/1976.
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Record last edited
Aug 4 2021 10:27AM
