Building record MAB41173 - LAURENCEKIRK
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Summary
Historic core of Laurencekirk, as depicted on historic OS maps.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7152 7119 (977m by 1179m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO77SW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire |
| Civil Parish | Laurencekirk |
Type and Period (8)
- HOTEL (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- Hall (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- SCHOOL (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- BURGH (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- GRANARY (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- VILLAGE (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- CHURCH (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
- Hall (12th Century to 19th Century - 1100 AD to 1899 AD)
Full Description
Historic core of Laurencekirk, as depicted on historic OS maps. The original, provably medieval, village which lay at the north end of the present settlement was called Conveth, the name of Laurencekirk first recorded in the presbytery records in 1701. Following his purchase of the Johnstone Estate in 1759, Francis Garden of Troup (later Lord Hardenson) created a planned industrial village, introducing various home industries to the locality including linen weaving and box making. Linen weaving was originally a cottage industry, but flax mills were later built at Blackiemuir and Auchenblae. Lord Gardenston established the plan of the High Street by selling one mile of feus linking existing crofts and houses. In 1779 the settlement was created a Burgh of Barony entitling Laurenckirk to a Town Council, weekly market (see also NO77SW0138) and annual fair. The Burgh developed to include three churches see also NO77SW0111, NO77SW0012, NO77SW0133), three meeting halls for other denominations and five hostelries. The first bank was opened in 1854. The OS 1st and 2nd edition maps also show an Infants School and Epsicopal School (NO77SW0134), a Town Hall, Police Station. Dickson Memorial Hall, Post Office, several smithies, a granary and a recreation ground.
FRASER, WR, 1880, HISTORY OF THE PARISH AND BURGH OF LAURENCEKIRK (Bibliographic reference). SAB4160.
WISHART, R, 2015, FEUDAL RELATIONS IN BURGHS OF BARONY IN ABERDEENSHIRE, 1780-1833 IN SCOTTISH RECORDS ASSOCIATION JOURNAL (Bibliographic reference). SAB3424.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ASH;
- NMR Card Number: NO77SW41;
- NRHE Numlink: 36553;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO77SW0137;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36553 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Oct 22 2020 2:48PM
