Monument record MHG55054 - Boat winch - Smoo Cave, Durness

Summary

An abandoned boat winch on the shore immediately NNW of Smoo Cave, Durness.

Location

Grid reference Centred NC 4187 6721 (6m by 6m)
Map sheet NC46NW
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Operational Area CAITHNESS SUTHERLAND AND EASTER ROSS
Civil Parish DURNESS

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An abandoned boat winch on the shoreline NNW of Smoo Cave. The word 'Windlass' appears on the 2nd edition OS Map and may be associated: perhaps the name of a ruined boat associated with this feature.

The boat winch was visited and photographed by A Puls of Highland Council on the 18th of September 2013.

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Record last edited

Apr 28 2014 11:47AM

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