Aberdeen City HER - NJ90NW0513 - WALLACE TOWER

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Primary ReferenceNJ90NW0513
NameWALLACE TOWER
NRHE Card No.NJ90NW55
NRHE Numlink 20178
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Documentary Record Only
Site Condition Destroyed
Details 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).
Last Update09/12/2024
Updated Bycpalmer
CompilerACU
Date of Compilation13/09/2017

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National Grid Reference: NJ 9419 0628


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Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
TOWNHOUSES SITE OFA100
PLAQUES COMMEMORATIVEB100