Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAberdeenshire Canal, remains of, Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen
Remains of, station road, woodside, aberdeen

Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen

Scotland
HES SM10424
Site type
Remains of, station road, woodside, aberdeen
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The remains of Aberdeenshire Canal at Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen is a surviving section of the canal system that served the North East of Scotland during the nineteenth century. The canal was constructed to facilitate commercial transport of goods and agricultural produce between Aberdeen and the surrounding hinterland, representing an important phase of regional infrastructure development during the Industrial Revolution. The remains visible at this location preserve evidence of the canal's physical structure and its role in the urban and economic landscape of Victorian Aberdeen. The site is now recorded as a scheduled monument, reflecting its significance to the archaeological and industrial heritage of Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10424. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen?

The remains of Aberdeenshire Canal at Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen is a surviving section of the canal system that served the North East of Scotland during the nineteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM10424.

Who is responsible for protecting Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen?

Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM10424.

What other scheduled monuments are near Aberdeenshire Canal, remains of, Station Road, Woodside, Aberdeen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lang Stane,standing stone,Hilton Drive (0.7 km), Rough's Cairn, consumption dykes (4.9 km), Balnagask motte, Baxter Place, Aberdeen (5.2 km).

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