MHG32392 - Monument, Creag Ruadh
Summary
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Type and Period (1)
- COMMEMORATIVE MONUMENT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A monument is marked at this location on the 1st & 2nd edition Ordnance Survey mapping. <1>,<2>
This monument was erected by Sir Hector Munro. It is visble from the road. In addition to the more famous Fyrish monument, there are two other smaller monuments nearby. The estate plan of 1777 shows other Indian Style monuments. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <2> SHG23423 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1904. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <3> SHG24868 Text/Manuscript: Clark, A. 11/2009. Sir Hector’s Follies (Notes on the Fryish Monuments). Yes.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 5991 6911 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH56NE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | ALNESS |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/331544/creag-ruadh (Link to online HES Canmore record)
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