Monument record MHG1462 - Harbour, Thurso

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Grid reference Centred ND 1211 6864 (178m by 338m)
Map sheet ND16NW
Old County CAITHNESS
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Not to be confused with Thurso, Scrabster Harbour (ND 102 703), for which see ND17SW 5.

(Location cited as ND 122 367). Harbour, largely 19th century. Quay walls on both sides of the Thurso River, protected by short piers. The works are all constructed of local stone. On the east side are some single-storey sheds, formerly a pavement works, and the remains of a boatyard, with a derelict fishing boat.
J R Hume 1977.

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  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Hume, J R. 1977. The industrial archaeology of Scotland 2: The Highlands and Islands. Paper (Original). 197.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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