High Street is a street and the primary retail area of the Scottish city of Perth. Established in at least the 15th century, its central section has been both modernised and pedestrianised, while its two ends are mainly Victorian in terms of their composite buildings. It runs for about 0.5 miles (0.80 km), from Tay Street (the A989) in the east to Caledonian Road (also the A989) in the west.
High Street, as a whole, is one of the three major east–west running streets in the city centre, the others being Mill Street to the north and South Street to the south,[1] although Mill Street was a later addition.[2] The River Tay runs perpendicular to the eastern end of the street,[3] at Tay Street, where more Victorian-era buildings now stand, as well a stone tablet indicating the site of a bridge that was destroyed in 1621.[4]
There is an entrance to St John's Centre from the pedestrianised section of the modern High Street.[5]
High Streetedit
Beginning at Tay Street and continuing west to South Methven Street.
In a 1980 photograph by W. H. Findlay, a view of 80–94 High Street (part of a Category B listed row)[6] shows the Wallaces department store. It was demolished two years later.[7]
Old High Streetedit
Paradoxical in name, the Old High Street is a continuation of the original thoroughfare, but dating to the 19th century. It runs for 0.16 miles (0.26 km) from South Methven Street in the east to Caledonian Road in the west. Today's eastern origin is punctuated by St Paul's Church, in the middle of its square, at the corner of Old High Street and South Methven Street. According to Historic Environment Scotland: "This 1807 church has significant historical and streetscape importance. It was one of the first churches to be built in Perth after the Reformation."[8] The church was built near the Chapel and Hospital of St Paul, founded in 1434, which hints at an earlier existence of the high street. The site is now occupied by Victorian-era buildings.[2]
Established in 1897, Alexander Thomson & Sons Grocers and Wine Merchants was a popular vendor on the street.[9] Thomas' son, Peter, later established Peter Thomson (Perth) Limited further along the street.
The Old High Street exemplifies how comparatively narrow the medieval street was.
Below is a list of the vennels that connect to the High Street.
Cow Vennel[10][11] (Mill Street to High Street) (Canal Street to South Street) – so named because it is where people would drive their cattle onto the South Inch for grazing[12]
Between 1975 and 1977, an archaeological excavation was undertaken at 75–95 High Street. The project "highlighted the preservative qualities of the anaerobicmiddens of the burgh". Almost thirty medieval wooden structures were found, including a collapsed wattle fence that had been a property line between burgage plots.[15]
Galleryedit
This 1832 map of Perth, by James Gardner, shows the street, then a uniform "High Street"
^ abPerth: The Archaeology and Development of a Scottish burgh – David P. Bowler, Tayside and Fife Archaeological Committee (2004), p. 23
^Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland: A Graphic and Accurate Description of Every Place in Scotland, Francis Hindes Groome (1901)
^Civic History of Perth from Medieval Times – Perth Civic Trust
^St John's Shopping Centre – Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland: A Graphic and Accurate Description of Every Place in Scotland, Francis Hindes Groome (1901)
^"HIGH STREET 86-96 (S SIDE) (EVEN NUMBERS) (LB39479)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
^"Perth & Kinross Archives". Twitter. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
^"SOUTH METHVEN STREET, HIGH STREET AND ST PAUL'S SQUARE, ST PAUL'S CHURCH". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
^"Highland Communities in Dundee and Perth 1787-1891" – Abertay University, p. 48
^1.5 The History of research – Scottish Archaeological Research Framework
October 26, 2023
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High Street is a street and the primary retail area of the Scottish city of Perth Established in at least the 15th century its central section has been both modernised and pedestrianised while its two ends are mainly Victorian in terms of their composite buildings It runs for about 0 5 miles 0 80 km from Tay Street the A989 in the east to Caledonian Road also the A989 in the west High StreetA 2022 view looking west to St Paul s ChurchLength0 50 mi 0 80 km LocationPerth Perth and Kinross ScotlandEast endTay Street A989 West endCaledonian Road A989 Contents 1 Layout 2 High Street 3 Old High Street 4 Junctions 4 1 Vennels 5 Archaeology 6 Gallery 7 See also 8 ReferencesLayout editHigh Street as a whole is one of the three major east west running streets in the city centre the others being Mill Street to the north and South Street to the south 1 although Mill Street was a later addition 2 The River Tay runs perpendicular to the eastern end of the street 3 at Tay Street where more Victorian era buildings now stand as well a stone tablet indicating the site of a bridge that was destroyed in 1621 4 There is an entrance to St John s Centre from the pedestrianised section of the modern High Street 5 High Street editBeginning at Tay Street and continuing west to South Methven Street In a 1980 photograph by W H Findlay a view of 80 94 High Street part of a Category B listed row 6 shows the Wallaces department store It was demolished two years later 7 Old High Street editParadoxical in name the Old High Street is a continuation of the original thoroughfare but dating to the 19th century It runs for 0 16 miles 0 26 km from South Methven Street in the east to Caledonian Road in the west Today s eastern origin is punctuated by St Paul s Church in the middle of its square at the corner of Old High Street and South Methven Street According to Historic Environment Scotland This 1807 church has significant historical and streetscape importance It was one of the first churches to be built in Perth after the Reformation 8 The church was built near the Chapel and Hospital of St Paul founded in 1434 which hints at an earlier existence of the high street The site is now occupied by Victorian era buildings 2 Established in 1897 Alexander Thomson amp Sons Grocers and Wine Merchants was a popular vendor on the street 9 Thomas son Peter later established Peter Thomson Perth Limited further along the street The Old High Street exemplifies how comparatively narrow the medieval street was Junctions editFrom east to westSt John Street south Skinnergate north Kirkgate south King Edward Street south Kinnoull Street north Scott Street south South Methven Street crosses St Paul s Square south New Row south Milne Street south Paul Street north Lickey Street south Vennels edit Main article Vennels of Perth Below is a list of the vennels that connect to the High Street Cow Vennel 10 11 Mill Street to High Street Canal Street to South Street so named because it is where people would drive their cattle onto the South Inch for grazing 12 Cutlog Vennel 13 Mill Street to High Street Guard Vennel Mill Street to High Street Meal Vennel 14 South Street to High Street Archaeology editBetween 1975 and 1977 an archaeological excavation was undertaken at 75 95 High Street The project highlighted the preservative qualities of the anaerobic middens of the burgh Almost thirty medieval wooden structures were found including a collapsed wattle fence that had been a property line between burgage plots 15 Gallery edit nbsp This 1832 map of Perth by James Gardner shows the street then a uniform High Street nbsp Looking east to Tay Street nbsp And west towards the modern section from Tay Street nbsp St Paul s Church nbsp Looking eastSee also editFrazer amp SonsReferences edit Perth High Street Landscapes BBC a b Perth The Archaeology and Development of a Scottish burgh David P Bowler Tayside and Fife Archaeological Committee 2004 p 23 Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland A Graphic and Accurate Description of Every Place in Scotland Francis Hindes Groome 1901 Civic History of Perth from Medieval Times Perth Civic Trust St John s Shopping Centre Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland A Graphic and Accurate Description of Every Place in Scotland Francis Hindes Groome 1901 HIGH STREET 86 96 S SIDE EVEN NUMBERS LB39479 portal historicenvironment scot Retrieved 16 December 2022 Perth amp Kinross Archives Twitter Retrieved 16 December 2022 SOUTH METHVEN STREET HIGH STREET AND ST PAUL S SQUARE ST PAUL S CHURCH portal historicenvironment scot Retrieved 8 October 2021 Leslie s directory for Perth and Kinross 1911 Perth projects its medieval past with VR The Sunday Times 7 July 2017 Cow Vennel Google Street View October 2015 Medieval Walk Perth amp Kinross Museums amp Galleries Cutlog Vennel Google Maps Highland Communities in Dundee and Perth 1787 1891 Abertay University p 48 1 5 The History of research Scottish Archaeological Research Framework Retrieved from https en wikipedia org 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