Monument record MHG55418 - North milestone, Dunnet Head

Summary

Milestone on B855 road.

Location

Grid reference ND 2046 7546 (point) (Surveyed)
Map sheet ND27NW
Civil Parish DUNNET
Geographical Area CAITHNESS

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Full Description

A milestone bearing a cut benchmark and the inscription ‘1 MILE FROM THE LIGHT HOUSE’. The milestone stands at the side of the road to Dunnet Head Lighthouse. The lighthouse was built in 1831 and the road was constructed at the same time. The milestone is likely to date from then.
Information submitted by David Glass for Brough Bay Association <1>

The milestone is shown on the 1:10,850 Ordnance Survey map published 1876 (survey 1873). <2>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Text/Record Form: Glass, D. 07/2011. Information from Brough Community Harbour Project. Yes. Digital.
  • <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1876-77. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 6 inch map: Caithness (surveyed 1870-73). Digital.

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Record last edited

Dec 14 2011 2:59PM

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