Monument record MHG29315 - Nicolson Barometer

Summary

The middle of three monument associated with John Nicolson and Nybster Broch, once containing a barometer built to assist local fishermen.

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Grid reference Centred ND 3702 6350 (4m by 4m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet ND36SE
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish CANISBAY
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Middle of the three monuments associated with the broch (and nearest to carpark) and its excavations. Weird structure with carved (and badly eroded) elements. The niche that once would have held the barometer faces out to sea. - HAW 9/2002
Monument originally containing a barometer, built to assist local fishermen in the late 19th century. See also ND36SE0049
John Wood 21/11/00

Two photographs were submitted in 2000 by John Wood. <1> <2>

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  • <1> Image/Photograph(s): Highand Council. 2000?. Nicolson Barometer: General view, facing east. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.
  • <2> Image/Photograph(s): Highand Council. Nicolson Barometer: General view, facing west. Colour Slide; Digital Image. . Original & digital.

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Record last edited

Mar 10 2014 11:56AM

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