Monument record MHG11914 - Pier, Ard Neackie
Summary
Early C19 rubble pier serving the Heilam-Portnancon ferry and later the lime kilns.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 4470 5960 (24m by 23m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC45NW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DURNESS |
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Full Description
The stone pier which served the ferry across Loch Eriboll to Portnancon was built in the early C19 by the Sutherland/Stafford family together with the Heilam Inn nearby <1>.
Early C19 rubble-built pier. It served the Heilam-Portnancon Ferry across Loch Eriboll and later (c.1870) the limekilns [MHG11911] immediately to the north. At Portnancon is a corresponding long stone pier [MHG25250]. The pier is associated with the former Heilam Inn/Ferry House to the north <2>.
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SHG2332 Text/Publication/Volume: Hume, J R. 1977. The industrial archaeology of Scotland 2: The Highlands and Islands. Paper (Original). 313.
- --- SHG364 Text/Publication/Volume: Sinclair B Calder. 1974. The Industrial Archaeology of Sutherland (A Scottish Highland Economy 1700-1900). Pg 106.
- <1> SHG2053 Text/Publication/Volume: Close-Brooks, J. 1986. Exploring Scotland's Heritage: The Highlands.
- <2> SHG23286 Verbal Communication: Puls, A. Comment by Andrew Puls, HC Archaeologist.
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Record last edited
Aug 31 2009 4:07PM
