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House, dating from circa 1800, two-storey of ashlar stone. The house is depicted on the OS 1st edition which shows buildings extended further west into the garden plot than the current building. Attached to the front wall of the house is an insurance badge which indicated that this house was insured with the Sun Fire Office. From May 1767 until the early 19th century it was common practice to attach a Fire Insurance 'Mark' to buildings. They were usually small lead or cast iron plates painted in various colours and attached to the front of a building about 3m from the ground. Each fire office had its own 'Mark' or plate, distinguished by the emblem, insignia or motto of the committee. Each fire insurance office had its own fire brigade and when a fire broke out, teams of firemen were guided by the 'Mark'. Only the company insuring the building fought the fire unless it threatened other buildings.
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Historic Environment Records (HER) 
Aberdeen City
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NJ90NW0393 - 1 HIGH STREET, OLD ABERDEEN