Monument record MHG52577 - Site of gravel pit, Broomhill

Summary

The site of a gravel pit depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1871.

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 87035 51314 (44m by 53m) (Centred)
Map sheet NH85SE
Civil Parish NAIRN
Geographical Area NAIRN

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Full Description

A gravel pit was noted on the OS Nairnshire 1st edition 6" to the mile map. The site was not noted during the walk over survey. <1>

The gravel pit was apparently disused by 1905 when it is described as "Old Gravel Pit". <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fasham, P. 03/2005. Nairn to Clunas Replacement Water Main: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and walk over survey Vol 2 (Revised Route). Jacobs Babtie Ltd. 10/03/2005. Digital. Site 24.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Nairn-shire. Digital.

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Record last edited

Jun 10 2009 1:29PM

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