Aberdeenshire HER - NJ54SW0087 - DRILL HALL, DEVERON ROAD, HUNTLY

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NameDRILL HALL, DEVERON ROAD, HUNTLY
NRHE Card No.NJ54SW47
NRHE Numlink 180056
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 2
Details Former drill hall. Late 19th century, although it does not appear on the 2nd edition 25 inch OS map (revised circa 1900). It is depicted on the 25 inch 1926 edition. The hall was purpose built of granite ashlar with pink (Auchindoir) freestone dressings and pronounced quoins. It has a two-bay gable to the street with a square, crenellated tower and a porch bay attached. The gable bears the inscription 'A Company 4th VBGH' - Volunteer Battalion Gordon Highlanders. In 1914-18 it was drill station for F Squadron, 2nd Scottish Horse and H Company of the 6th Gordon Highlanders. Now in use as a Family Centre.
Last Update07/09/2022
Updated Bycpalmer
CompilerCP
Date of Compilation06/02/2014

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