MHG52516 - Site of boundary marker stone, Fort Augustus (8 of 12)
Summary
One of a possible 12 boundary stones thought to mark the "Government" lands of Fort Augustus.
Type and Period (1)
- BOUNDARY STONE (Erected, 19th Century - 1801 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Up to 12 boundary stones have been identified in and around Fort Augustus. These are War Department (WD) and Board of Ordnance (BO) markers. They are believed to mark the "Government" lands of Fort Augusutus. Several are inscribed with the date 1857.
In a survey report by Harry Robinson the stones are numbered BS-1 to BS-10, matching the numbers given on a plan of the stones in the HER files. A list of the stones has also been compiled by local heritage group Cill Chuimein Heritage which uses a different numbering system.
This is BS-8 (CCH no.2). It was not located during a walkover survey in February 2009. Cill Chuimein Heritage records that the stone was located above the topmost lock on the SW side of the canal, beyond the furthest moorings beside the towpath. The stone was inscribed "BO". It has apparently been removed to a private property. <1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | NH 37253 09053 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH30NE |
| Civil Parish | BOLESKINE AND ABERTARFF |
| Geographical Area | INVERNESS |
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