MHG51432 - Former access track to railway tunnel at Kinakyle

Summary

Line of former track to railway tunnel, probably constructed in 1862.

Type and Period (2)

  • TRACK (Constructed, 19th Century - 1862 AD? to 1862 AD?)
  • ROAD (Constructed, 19th Century - 1862 AD? to 1862 AD?)

Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

A walkover survey in October 2007 noted that the present track leading from the B9152 to the railway underpass is, to the west, relatively new and, to the east, the original alignment which probably dates from 1862. The original section is a deeply excavated cut with a rubble retaining wall on the upper side. <1>

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Map

Location

Grid reference Centred NH 89083 11032 (313m by 80m) (5 map features)
Map sheet NH81SE
Civil Parish ALVIE
Geographical Area BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY

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