Monument record MHG51133 - Site Of Military Road Marker Near Loch Shiel

Summary

Site of a marker stone associated with the construction of the Fort Augustus to Bernera military road. The stone is no longer visible.

Location

Grid reference NG 94628 17928 (point) (Approximate)
Map sheet NG91NW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish GLENSHIEL

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

This is one of two marker stones that formerly stood along the line of the Fort Augustus to Bernera military road through Glen Shiel. This stone bears the inscription "XXIV. Reg. Ended". The stone is described as being "2 feet 6 inches high; breadth at the top 14 inches, at the middle 16 1/2 inches, and at the bottom 22 inches, and is 4 inches thick." <1><2>

This stone was still in situ c.2006 but it is now no longer visible. It may have been removed or buried during felling operations. <3>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Text/Publication/Article: Wallace, T. 1896-7. 'Notes of antiquities in Loch Alsh and Kintail', PSAS, Volume 31. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotl. 86-9. p 88, 89.
  • <2> Text/Correspondence: Ramsay, W. 2008. Letter regarding military road marker stone in writer's garden and other sites. Yes. Digital (scanned as PDF).
  • <3> Text/Correspondence: Ramsay, W. 03/04/2008. Letter concerning the military road and military road markers at Glen Shiel. Yes. Digital (scanned as PDF).

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jun 7 2011 1:08PM

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