Monument record MHG52514 - Boundary marker stone, Fort Augustus (6 of 12)
Summary
Location
| Grid reference | NH 37510 08838 (point) (Mastermap) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH30NE |
| Civil Parish | BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Map
Type and Period (2)
Full Description
Up to 12 boundary stones have been identified in and around Fort Augustus. These are War Department (WD) and Board of Ordnance (BO) markers. They are believed to mark the "Government" lands of Fort Augusutus. Several are inscribed with the date 1857.
In a survey report by Harry Robinson the stones are numbered BS-1 to BS-10, matching the numbers given on a plan of the stones in the HER files. A list of the stones has also been compiled by local heritage group Cill Chuimein Heritage which uses a different numbering system.
This is BS-6 (CCH no.4). It consists of a rectangular slab of granite cemented into the road-side wall and inscribed "WD 1857" under a Government arrow. It is also in use as a Ordnance Survey bench mark, calibrated to 112 ft OD. <1>
The bench mark is depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1871. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG24118 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Robinson, H. 2009. Archaeological Survey: Land to the west of Stavaigers Lodge, Abbey Gardens, Fort Augustus. Highland Heritage. 04/03/2009. Digital. pp 11-13.
- <2> SHG23389 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-4. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Inverness. Digital.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Mar 30 2009 2:28PM
