Monument record MHG34538 - COUPAR ANGUS - BRAEMAR - CORGARFF - FORT GEORGE MILITARY ROAD

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Grid reference Centred NH 9699 4059 (30m by 30m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH94SE
Civil Parish ARDCLACH
Geographical Area NAIRN

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Created automatically by NMRS Register Utility
User: Admin, Date: Wed 13 Oct 2004
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NH94SE 6 from 9749 4000 to 9500 4019, MR 9 (formerly Lin 511).

The military road heads W between the two Aitnochs.
W Taylor 1976.

The military road heading N over the Hill of Aitnoch to Little Aitnoch at NH 968 406 is visible as a rough cart track. From this point it continues W on the line of a modern road.
Visited by OS (RD) 27 August 1965.

NH9749 4000 to NH 9675 4055 Wade-type military road in original state. Now visible as rough grass-covered cart track c.5m wide with back drain evident where necessary. No Wade-type bridges or milestones.
NH 9675 4055 to NH 9500 4019 tarred and metalled road 2.6m wide on line of Wade-type military road. No Wade-type bridges or milestones.
Visited by OS.

The military road initially takes the form of a track 3m to 4m wide, displaying some well preserved military characteristics in the shape of flanking banks. The road W of NH 9674 4055, to the S of Little Aitnoch, continues overlaid by modern tarmac.
M Logie (Highland Council) 1997; NMRS MS 1007/7.


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Record last edited

Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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