Building record MAB6173 - CHARLESTOWN OF ABERLOUR
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Summary
The village of Charlestown of Aberlour (also known simply as Aberlour) was founded in 1812 by Charles Grant, Laird of Elchies, although an earlier settlement existed in this location.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NJ 2680 4302 (898m by 795m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ24SE |
| Authority | Moray |
| Civil Parish | Aberlour |
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Full Description
The village of Charlestown of Aberlour (also known simply as Aberlour) was founded in 1812 by Charles Grant, Laird of Elchies, although an earlier settlement existed in this location. Grant initially feued 100 plots of land, with the idea to encourage industry, trade and manufacture. The village was elected a burgh of barony in 1814. The village stands on the south bank of the River Spey, and by the later 19th Century was home to its own hospital, orphanage, schools, gas works, bowling green and curling rink. A railway station was opened in Aberlour in 1863, and only closed to passengers in 1965 although the station remained open until 1971.
BARRETT, JR, 2013, A REGULAR REVOLUTION: COOPERATION, CHANGE AND CLASSICISATION IN THE MORAY LANDSCAPE, 1760-1840 (Bibliographic reference). SAB3823.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: MOR;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NJ24SE0086;
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Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB3823 Bibliographic reference: BARRETT, JR. 2013. A REGULAR REVOLUTION: COOPERATION, CHANGE AND CLASSICISATION IN THE MORAY LANDSCAPE, 1760-1840.
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Record last edited
Mar 8 2023 4:53PM
