Aberdeen City HER - NJ90NW0108 - SHORE BRAE, ABERDEEN

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Primary ReferenceNJ90NW0108
NameSHORE BRAE, ABERDEEN
NRHE Card No.NJ90NW81
NRHE Numlink 20207
HES SM No. NULL
HES LB No. NULL
Site Form Documentary Record Only
Site Condition Destroyed
Details Excavation in 1974 by Aberdeen City Council Archaeological Unit revealed a stone built medieval harbour wall of at least two phases. This excavation, adjacent to the innermost point of Aberdeen's early harbour, indicated the presence of portions of a late 14th to early 15th century ashlar-faced harbour wall and traces of subsequent waterfront infill. Two phases of harbour wall were uncovered and these were succeeded by major harbour works which created a new waterfront line out towards the present Trinity Quay. The old harbour was filled in within a short time and overlain by phases of occupation represented by cobbled surfaces, hearths and drains and most recently a 19th-century warehouse. A total of 39 pieces of flints were recorded, most naturally occurring waterworn nodules form local beach deposits and ballast dumped by boats.
Last Update25/01/2023
Updated Bycpalmer
CompilerACU
Date of Compilation13/09/2017

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Event Details

Event DateEvent TypeOASIS ID
1974 Excavation

Excavations and Surveys


Artefact and Ecofact

Ecofact

Samples
Palynology
Ecofact Notes

Monument Types

Monument Type 1Monument Type 2Monument Type 3OrderProbability
WALLSHARBOUR B100
SURFACES COBBLEDC100
HEARTHS  D100
WAREHOUSES  E100
HARBOURS  A100