Document record MAB57072 - SHORE BRAE, ABERDEEN
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Summary
Excavation in 1974 by Aberdeen City Council Archaeological Unit revealed a stone built medieval harbour wall of at least two phases.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9437 0612 (19m by 21m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Aberdeen |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Excavation in 1974 by Aberdeen City Council Archaeological Unit revealed a stone built medieval harbour wall of at least two phases. This excavation, adjacent to the innermost point of Aberdeen's early harbour, indicated the presence of portions of a late 14th to early 15th century ashlar-faced harbour wall and traces of subsequent waterfront infill. Two phases of harbour wall were uncovered and these were succeeded by major harbour works which created a new waterfront line out towards the present Trinity Quay. The old harbour was filled in within a short time and overlain by phases of occupation represented by cobbled surfaces, hearths and drains and most recently a 19th-century warehouse. A total of 39 pieces of flints were recorded, most naturally occurring waterworn nodules form local beach deposits and ballast dumped by boats.
KENNEY, J, 1993, THE BEGINNINGS OF AGRICULTURE IN GREAT BRITAIN: A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT (Bibliographic reference). SAB2784.
DENNISON, E, 1997, HISTORIC ABERDEEN: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT. THE SCOTTISH BURGH SURVEY, p. 80 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4057.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ90NW81;
- NRHE Numlink: 20207;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90NW0108;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20207 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jan 25 2023 11:43AM
