Monument record MHG51144 - Current Site Of Military Road Marker At Kyle
Summary
The current location of a military road marker which is associated with the construction of the Fort Augustus to Bernera military road.
Location
| Grid reference | NG 76188 27980 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG72NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | LOCHALSH |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
This stone bears the inscription "The IV.of King's Own Royal Reg. made 249 (yards?) of Road Ea[st], 1771". Its dimensions are described as being similar to those of a second marker stone: "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." The stone was not in its original position when this article was written. <1>
This stone now lies in the finder's garden, having been found in the location described in <1> (see MHG51142). <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG1180 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.
- <2> SHG23403 Text/Correspondence: Ramsay, W. 2008. Letter regarding military road marker stone in writer's garden and other sites. Yes. Digital (scanned as PDF).
Finds (0)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
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Record last edited
Sep 29 2009 3:04PM
