Building record MAB40567 - JOHNSHAVEN HARBOUR
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Summary
Harbour, still in use, originally a small wharf built in the later 18th century that was protected by high-water rocks.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (C) 6239
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7954 6694 (150m by 165m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO76NE |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Benholm |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Harbour, still in use, originally a small wharf built in the later 18th century that was protected by high-water rocks. It was then rebuilt in 1871 and 1884. There are two rubble-built piers and a concrete inner harbour, that to the north with a later extension and a curved bastion to the harbour entrance. The slipway is from the roadside, and there are sloping walls to the landward side of the harbour. There is an interesting wood-piled leading light. Site visit in 2022 as part of the SCAPE Coastal Zone Assessment Survey. At NO7952366958 this recorded a restored brick boiler and cauldron.
Period Notes
Small wharf built by 1795 and rebuilt in 1871 and 1884. Harbour piers dated 1871 and 1884. Lifeboat station built 1891.
Hume, JR, 1977, Industrial Archaeology of Scotland, 221 (Bibliographic reference). SAB730.
GRAHAM, A, 1977, PSAS 108(1976-7) 332-65, 338 (Bibliographic reference). SAB597.
GRAMPIAN REGIONAL COUNCIL, 1978, STUDY OF HARBOURS UNDER REGIONAL CONTROL (Bibliographic reference). SAB2642.
SCAPE, 2023, COASTAL ZONE ASSESSMENT SURVEY ABERDEENSHIRE AND CITY OF ABERDEEN: CULLEN TO MILTON NESS, ID 14579, 14494, 14592, 14733, 14772, 15685 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4866.
Jan 30 1997 , AAS/97/03/CT9-10, AAS/97/03/CT9-10 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16647.
Jan 30 1997 , AAS/97/03/G6/10, AAS/97/03/G6/10 (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16646.
Mar 17 1998 , AAS/98/04/CT, AAS/98/04/CT (Air-oblique Photograph). SAB16947.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- HES Listed Building Number: 6239;
- NMR Card Number: NO76NE24;
- NRHE Numlink: 36320;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO76NE0009;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB6239 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36320 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (7)
- --- SAB16646 Air-oblique Photograph: Jan 30 1997 . AAS/97/03/G6/10. Black & White. AAS/97/03/G6/10.
- --- SAB16647 Air-oblique Photograph: Jan 30 1997 . AAS/97/03/CT9-10. Colour Transparency. AAS/97/03/CT9-10.
- --- SAB16947 Air-oblique Photograph: Mar 17 1998 . AAS/98/04/CT. Colour Transparency. AAS/98/04/CT.
- --- SAB2642 Bibliographic reference: GRAMPIAN REGIONAL COUNCIL. 1978. STUDY OF HARBOURS UNDER REGIONAL CONTROL.
- --- SAB4866 Bibliographic reference: SCAPE. 2023. COASTAL ZONE ASSESSMENT SURVEY ABERDEENSHIRE AND CITY OF ABERDEEN: CULLEN TO MILTON NESS. ID 14579, 14494, 14592, 14733, 14772, 15685.
- --- SAB597 Bibliographic reference: GRAHAM, A. 1977. PSAS 108(1976-7) 332-65. 338.
- --- SAB730 Bibliographic reference: Hume, JR. 1977. Industrial Archaeology of Scotland. 221.
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Record last edited
Feb 19 2024 11:42AM
