What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Poultry Market Lane. In 1631 a Flesh Market was established here. A Poultry Market and access lane joining Castle Street with Queen Street were laid out in 1809. In 1846 the Meal Market was moved from a nearby site to here. More recent uses of the site included a Bleaching Green and an Artillery Drill Shed. Recorded plaque organisation: Aberdeen City Council.
Poultry Market Lane in Aberdeen has historically hosted various markets including a Flesh Market established in 1631, a Poultry Market laid out in 1809, and a relocated Meal Market in 1846, reflecting the area's long-standing role in local commerce.
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