Basic Site Details | Name: | Torry Point Battery | | Town, district or village: | Torry | | City or county: | Aberdeen | | Country: | Scotland | | Parish: | | | Status: | Demolished | | Grid ref: | | | Notes: | Built to defend the city and harbour of Aberdeen against the perceived threat posed by Napoleon III of France, Torry Point Battery replaced a number of older defence structures in the area. In 1858 agreement had been reached to build coastal batteries on Torry Point and tenders for the construction of the Battery were sought in January 1860. Completed in March 1861, it wasinitially manned by a unit of the newly formed 1st Aberdeenshire Royal Garrison Artillery (Volunteers). The battery was armed with nine heavy guns (six 68-pounders and three 10-inch shell guns) but in September 1861 two 200-pound Armstrong guns- the heaviest of the day - were added. In 1895 the battery was partially dismantled. The battery was reconstructed in 1904-1906 when CP mark II mountings were installed for two new 6-inch mark VII guns at a cost of £5640. The battery was permanently occupied during both world wars, and retained its guns throughout the interwar period.
ABERDEEN - For the erection of a nine-gun battery, with its accessories, etc, at Torry-point, near Aberdeen. Parties desirous of tendering must make application at the Royal Engineer Office, 42, Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, on or before the 3lst inst. Parties tendering to pay one guinea towards the bills of quantities, which will be forwarded to each as soon as prepared by the surveyor. [Building News 27 January 1860 p68]
| Building Type Classification| The building is classified under the following categories: | | | Classification | Original classification? | Notes |  | DEFENCE | | |
Events| The following date-based events are associated with this building: | | | From | To | Event type | Notes | | 1860 | 1861 | Build/construction | |
PeopleDesign and Construction| The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column. | | | Name | Role | Partnership Group | From | To | Notes | | Royal Engineers Office | | | 1858 | 1861 | |
ReferencesPeriodical References| The following periodicals contain references to this building: | | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Building News | 27 January 1860 | | | p68 - contracts
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Archive References| The following archives hold material relating to this building: | | | Source | Archive name | Source catalogue no. | Notes | | Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland | Canmore | ID 80762 | |
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