Aberdeen City HER - NJ90NW0842 - WOODSIDE HOUSE

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Primary ReferenceNJ90NW0842
NameWOODSIDE HOUSE
NRHE Card No.NJ90NW658
NRHE Numlink 148077
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. 20111
Site Form Standing Structure
Site Condition Complete 2
Details Building dating from shortly before 1797, built for Gordon Baron and Co, originally as a dormitory for calico apprentices at Woodside Works. Constructed in the style of a medieval fortress it became known as 'The Barracks' and later as 'Persley Castle'. It is 2-storey, built of squared rubble the end bays advanced with pepper pot turrets, There is a 3-storey crenellated centre tower with a 4-centred arch. It was later the HQ of NE River Purification Board, now a nursing home. The Roy Military Map (1747-52) shows a copper mill in this area.
Last Update16/03/2023
Updated Bycpalmer
CompilerACU
Date of Compilation13/09/2017

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National Grid Reference: NJ 9116 0967


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Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
BUILDINGS  A100
MILLSCOPPERSITE OFC100
HOUSES  B100