Communion Token (Aberdeen)
Issuer
Free East Church
Date1843-1900
Object NameToken
Mediumlead alloy
ClassificationsTokens
Dimensions21 x 26.5mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1953 by The Misses Duguid.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS013697
Keywords
The first meeting of the session of the Free East Church following the break-away from St Nicholas East Church was held on 10th June 1843 in John Street Secession Church. A new Free Church building was brought into use on the very last day of 1843.
The new Free East Church was part of Aberdeen's well-known `Triple Kirks' complex at the corner of Belmont St and Schoolhill which also accommodated the West and South congregations. Today the remaining part accommodates a restaurant.
