Document record MAB57136 - WINDMILL BRAE, ABERDEEN
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Summary
Site of a windmill erected circa 1678.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9390 0593 (30m by 30m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Aberdeen |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Site of a windmill erected circa 1678. It stood near Windmill Brae on what was then known as Windmill Hill and is depicted on James Gordon's 1661 map of the city. It had four sails and probably stood on an artificial mound. Remains were still standing until the mid 19th Century.
Period Notes
Built circa 1678
MILNE, J, 1911, ABERDEEN, TOPOG,ANTIQ & HIST, p. 229 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1154.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ90NW83;
- NRHE Numlink: 20209;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90NW0224;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20209 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB1154 Bibliographic reference: MILNE, J. 1911. ABERDEEN, TOPOG,ANTIQ & HIST. p. 229.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Sep 7 2022 10:48AM
