Dundee, 106-110 Nethergate, Mecca Bingo Hall
Cinema (20th Century), Tower (20th Century)
Site Name Dundee, 106-110 Nethergate, Mecca Bingo Hall
Classification Cinema (20th Century), Tower (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) Green's Playhouse; Playhouse Cinema
Canmore ID 184548
Site Number NO43SW 278
NGR NO 40137 30022
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/184548
- Council Dundee, City Of
- Parish Dundee (Dundee, City Of)
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District City Of Dundee
- Former County Angus
NMRS REFERENCE:
Dundee, 106 Nethergate, Green's Playhouse.
Architect: John Fairweather.
Only the Tower is listed. 'The auditorium block need not be considered listed, except in so far as it attaches to the tower' (Historic Buildings List, Notes).
Excavation (May 1996 - June 1996)
An excavation by the Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust Ltd in advance of the redevelopment of the former site of Green's Playhouse located important evidence regarding the medieval occupation of this part of Dundee. A tightly dated group of medieval pottery was recovered which included imports from France and the Rheinland.
SUAT 1996