MHG45951 - Ardersier, Oil Rig Construction Yard
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- (Former Type) SITE (Undated)
- PLATFORM FABRICATION YARD (20th Century to 21st Century - 1901 AD to 2002 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NMRS Report: (08/05/2001)
NH85NW 17 808 578
NMRS Report: (14/08/2007 14:52:03)
NH85NW 17 centred 808 578
J. Ray McDermott announced the closure of Ardersier Fabrication yard in 2002, following almost 30 years of activity at the site. At its peak, there were over 3,000 staff employed at Ardersier constructing offshore platforms for the oil industry.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | NH 807 578 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85NW |
| Civil Parish | ARDERSIER |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/75252 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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