Monument record MHG50475 - Clay extraction pits, Munlochy Bay
Summary
A number of clay extraction pits strung along the seaward side of a levy.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 6545 5318 (227m by 281m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | KNOCKBAIN |
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Full Description
NMRS Report: (19/03/2007 14:11:55)
NH65SE 59 6555 5325
Several >10 quarry pits for clay extraction for levees . Extend for >400m. Along seaward side of levees generally c 10m.by 10m.
CFA/MORA Coastal Assessment Survey 1998.
These features can be seen clearly on modern colour vertical aerial photographs. There is a local tradition that they were used as stew ponds by the monks of Fortrose Cathedral. <1>
The features do not appear on an aerial photograph from 1946: sortie 540/1725, photo 3163, which would suggest that they were dug relatively recently. The same photograph does show a large number of smaller pit like features strung along the southern side of the long levy to the east. <2><3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG24102 Text/Correspondence: Highland Council. Website feedback from Martin Hind, Easter Ross Countryside Ranger. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
- <3> SHG23367 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Royal Air Force. 1946-7. Highland Council Collection of RAF Vertical Aerial Photographs. 540/1725, 3163.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 28 2009 1:51PM
