Monument record MHG33498 - Site of Jean's Hut, Coire an Lochain

Summary

Site of a bothy with a commemorative plaque which was erected in memory of a keen mountaineer. The bothy has now been removed due to safety concerns.

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Grid reference Centred NH 98085 03386 (10m by 9m) (Approximate)
Map sheet NH90SE
Old County INVERNESS-SHIRE
Civil Parish DUTHIL AND ROTHIEMURCHUS
Geographical Area BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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There was a plaque on the building (present whereabouts not known) "To the memory of Jean McIntyre Smith, who trod this was joyfully. March 17, 1948. Cha till I tuillidh" It was erected in her memory by her parents soon after she died. <1>

This bothy was removed in 1986 due to safety concerns, following the deaths of three mountaineers who were trying to find it in appalling weather conditions. Several bothies and marker cairns in the area have been removed due to such concerns. <2>

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  • <1> Verbal Communication: Member of public. SMR information. Ann Wakeling, 03/10/2003.
  • <2> Text/Correspondence: Highland Council. 2009. Email correspondence between Nic Bullivant, Cairngorm Ranger Service, and Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer. Yes. Digital.

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Record last edited

Mar 11 2009 10:35AM

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