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MHG5104 - Diatomite quarry and works - Loch Cuithir

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Diatomite Works (NAT) Tramway (NAT)
OS 6"map, Inverness-shire, 2nd ed., (1952)

At the beginning of the 20th century Loch Cuithir was worked for diatomite which was carried by tramline to the shore near Inver Tote where it was dried and ground in a small factory.
Although the industry was allowed to die, and the works became derelict, it has now been re-established.
A lower date-bar for the age of this industry is provided by the 1st ed. 6" map (1875/80) which shows nothing here at that time.
O F Swire 1952.

At the time of investigation, the works were being demolished, and no further work is to be carried out. The tramway has been long dismantled. Visited by OS (A S P) 29 April 1961.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 4770 5960 (140m by 140m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG45NE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	KILMUIR

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