Document record MAB57206 - WALLACE TOWER
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Summary
Original site, marked by a plaque, of a town house known as Wallace Tower in Netherkirkgate.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 9419 0628 (20m by 20m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ90NW |
| Authority | Aberdeenshire City |
| Civil Parish | Aberdeen |
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Original site, marked by a plaque, of a town house known as Wallace Tower in Netherkirkgate. Also known as Benholm's Tower, it was built between 1610 and 1616 for Sir Robert Keith of Benholm, and was unique as being a Z-plan tower house used as a town 'lodging. The figure in the recess over the door is believed to be a liekness of Sir Robert. A wing was added circa 1789, and there were further alterations in the 19th century. In the 20th century it was used as a public house. It was moved to its present location in Tillydrone in 1964 (NJ90NW0021).
MACGIBBON, D, 1892, THE CASTELLATED AND DOMESTIC ARCHITECTURE OF SCOTLAND, 1-5 (Bibliographic reference). SAB1140.
JAMES ROY ASSOCIATES, 2023, WALLACE TOWER (BENHOLM LODGING) HERITAGE STATEMENT AND REPORT (Bibliographic reference). SAB946.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ACY;
- NMR Card Number: NJ90NW55;
- NRHE Numlink: 20178;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ90NW0513;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/20178 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
Dec 9 2024 1:17PM
