MHG51142 - Findspot Of Military Road Marker At Allt A' Chruinn
Summary
The approximate find location of a military road marker which is associated with the construction of the Fort Augustus to Bernera military road.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (18th Century - 1771 AD to 1771 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The findspot of one of two marker stones that formerly stood along the line of the Fort Augustus to Bernera military road through Glen Shiel. The stone is now in the finder's garden. See MHG51144 for a full description. <1>
This appears to be the same location that is described by T Wallace. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23403 Text/Correspondence: Ramsay, W. 2008. Letter regarding military road marker stone in writer's garden and other sites. Yes. Digital (scanned as PDF).
- <2> SHG1180 Text/Publication/Article: Wallace, T. 1896-7. 'Notes of antiquities in Loch Alsh and Kintail', PSAS, Volume 31. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotl. 86-9.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NG 94446 20205 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG92SW |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | GLENSHIEL |
Finds (1)
- COMMEMORATIVE STONE (18th Century - 1771 AD to 1771 AD)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/library/psas/?CFID=2548683&CFTOKEN=97069363 (View PSAS article on the Archaeology Data Service website)
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