Document record MAB57074 - 43-57 UPPERKIRKGATE, ABERDEEN
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Summary
Excavation was carried out in 1982-3 by Aberdeen City Council Archaeological Unit on the south side of Upperkirkgate.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9414 0637 (45m by 69m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Aberdeen |
Type and Period (4)
Full Description
Excavation was carried out in 1982-3 by Aberdeen City Council Archaeological Unit on the south side of Upperkirkgate. Although partly disturbed ground, the excavation produced evidence of 13th century to circa 20th century activity, including medieval pits, walls and other features. Cellarage and road widening had destroyed any traces of street frontage deposits, but remains of some 15th- to 16th-century buildings had survived. Some evidence was found of the Upper Mill, one of the burgh's mills from the 14th century onwards. A 'defensive bank' visible on Parson Gordon's map of 1661, however, was not found. Analysis of soil samples from the site indicated that a series of shallow pits and ditches may be related in some way to the medieval Upper Mill. The finds from this site are in the collections of Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums.
STONES, J, 1983, EXCAVATIONS AT 43-57 UPPERKIRKGATE, ABERDEEN 1982-3; SUMMARY REORT, Excavation summary report (Bibliographic reference). SAB3272.
DENNISON, E, 1997, HISTORIC ABERDEEN: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT. THE SCOTTISH BURGH SURVEY, p. 44, 61-2 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4057.
CAMERON, AS, 2001, ABERDEEN: AN IN-DEPTH VIEW OF THE CITY'S PAST: SOC OF ANTS SCOT MONOGRAPH SERIES, 19 (Bibliographic reference). SAB8204.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ90NW97;
- NRHE Numlink: 20231;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90NW0112;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20231 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SAB3272 Bibliographic reference: STONES, J. 1983. EXCAVATIONS AT 43-57 UPPERKIRKGATE, ABERDEEN 1982-3; SUMMARY REORT. Excavation summary report.
- --- SAB4057 Bibliographic reference: DENNISON, E. 1997. HISTORIC ABERDEEN: THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT. THE SCOTTISH BURGH SURVEY. Y. p. 44, 61-2.
- --- SAB8204 Bibliographic reference: CAMERON, AS. 2001. ABERDEEN: AN IN-DEPTH VIEW OF THE CITY'S PAST: SOC OF ANTS SCOT MONOGRAPH SERIES, 19. Y.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Apr 22 2022 3:03PM
