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Aberdeen, Trinity Quay, Weigh-house

Weigh House (17th Century)

Site Name Aberdeen, Trinity Quay, Weigh-house

Classification Weigh House (17th Century)

Alternative Name(s) Aberdeen Harbour

Canmore ID 76999

Site Number NJ90NW 264

NGR NJ 9444 0617

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/76999

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  • Council Aberdeen, City Of
  • Parish Aberdeen
  • Former Region Grampian
  • Former District City Of Aberdeen
  • Former County Aberdeenshire

Archaeology Notes

NJ90NW 264 9444 0617

(Location cited as NJ 9440 0610). Site of the weigh-house; erected in 1631 and demolished in 1883.

NMRS, MS/712/83.

A Smith 1875; G M Fraser 1911.

Architecture Notes

EXTERNAL REFERENCE:

Aberdeen Public Library Reference Department - View from photograph Weigh House before demolition, drawing on tile.

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