MHG52185 - UNKNOWN: SANDS OF NIGG, NIGG BAY, CROMARTY FIRTH
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- WRECK (Undated)
- CRAFT (Unknown date)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH77SE 8004 795 718
N57 43.2 W4 1.4
NLO: Sands of Nigg [name centred NH 770 720]
Nigg [name: NH 805 717]
Nigg Bay [name centred NH 771 720]
Cromarty [name: NH 786 677]
Cromarty Firth [name centred NH 69 67].
Formerly entered as NH86NW 8008 (unlocated).
(Location cited as NH 795 718). The rotting hull of a 'modern' plywood 'launch' is noted. It measures 4.5m [in length] by 1.5m [in beam] and 1m [high].
MS/2776/1/13 (visited 18 September 1998).
CFA/MORA Coastal Assessment Survey 1998.
The location cited remains unverified. It lies on the W coast of the Nigg peninsula, to the W of Nigg village and on the E edge of the (intertidal) Sands of Nigg.
Information from RCAHMS (RJCM), 12 Junel 2008.
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Location
| Grid reference | NH 7950 7180 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH77SE |
| Geographical Area | MARITIME |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/294829 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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