MHG52577 - Site of gravel pit, Broomhill
Summary
The site of a gravel pit depicted on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map c.1871.
Type and Period (1)
- GRAVEL PIT (In use, 19th Century to 20th Century - 1801 AD? to 1905 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A gravel pit was noted on the OS Nairnshire 1st edition 6" to the mile map. The site was not noted during the walk over survey. <1>
The gravel pit was apparently disused by 1905 when it is described as "Old Gravel Pit". <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG22326 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Fasham, P. 03/2005. Nairn to Clunas Replacement Water Main: Archaeological Desk-Based Assessment and walk over survey Vol 2 (Revised Route). Jacobs Babtie Ltd. 10/03/2005. Digital. Site 24.
- <2> SHG24233 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1905. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Nairn-shire. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 87035 51314 (44m by 53m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85SE |
| Civil Parish | NAIRN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
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