Monument record MHG53759 - Site of Life-saving 'Rocket Apparatus', Helmsdale

Summary

This area is marked 'Rocket Apparatus', an early 19th-century form of life saving apparatus, on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map.

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Grid reference ND 0306 1521 (point)
Map sheet ND01NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS

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This area is marked 'Rocket Apparatus', an early 19th-century form of life saving apparatus, on the 2nd edition Ordnance Survey map. It is not clear whether this label applies to any building or structure. <1>

This is now, appropriately, the site of the HM Coastguard, Helmsdale. <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 6 inch map: Sutherland. Digital.
  • <2> Interactive Resource: Google. Google Streetview. Digital.

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Record last edited

Sep 17 2010 2:21PM

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