MHG30009 - Sputie Quarry
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Type and Period (1)
- QUARRY (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Sputie Quarry was worked during the 19th century to provide sandstone for housing in the local vicinity.
Mentioned in the 1st Statistical Account for Clyne.
Information from J Aitken, NOSAS, 21/05/01
Located in an area of numerous steep undulations is a larger depression containing one rock face a lots of small stones. Also in the vicinity are small areas possibly dug into undulations. No clear quarry but slump and smaller quarrying activity may be masking any definition. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 8873 0230 (30m by 30m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC80SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | CLYNE |
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