Find Spot record MHG51142 - Findspot Of Military Road Marker At Allt A' Chruinn

Summary

The approximate find location of a military road marker which is associated with the construction of the Fort Augustus to Bernera military road.

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Grid reference NG 94446 20205 (point) (Estimated from sources)
Map sheet NG92SW
Geographical Area SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish GLENSHIEL

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The findspot of one of two marker stones that formerly stood along the line of the Fort Augustus to Bernera military road through Glen Shiel. The stone is now in the finder's garden. See MHG51144 for a full description. <1>

This appears to be the same location that is described by T Wallace. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Correspondence: Ramsay, W. 2008. Letter regarding military road marker stone in writer's garden and other sites. Yes. Digital (scanned as PDF).
  • <2> 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.

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Record last edited

Sep 30 2009 9:54AM

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