MHG53387 - Memorial cairn, north east of Lochailort
Summary
A memorial cairn to a former landlady of the Lochailort Inn.
Type and Period (2)
- COMMEMORATIVE CAIRN (Erected, 19th Century - 1890 AD to 1890 AD)
- BENCH MARK (19th Century - 1890 AD to 1890 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A memorial cairn to a former landlady of the Lochailort Inn. The cairn takes the form of a small gabled monument, reminiscent to a sentry hut. The inscription reads: "Erected by her friends to the memory of Susan McCallum, for 17 years landlady of Kinlochailort Inn. Well done good and faithful servant. 1890". <1>
The Lochailort Inn website states that the cairn was erected by railway workers, however the railway line did not open until 1901 after 4 years construction. <2>
The monument includes a bench mark measuring 33.34m AOD and taking the form of a pivot. The bench mark was last verified by the OS in 1955. <3><4>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SHG23810 Image/Photograph(s): Briscoe, J M. 2008-11. Information and photographs of various sites submitted by Martin Briscoe. Colour. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG24646 Text/Correspondence: Briscoe, J M. 2010. Email from Martin Briscoe regarding Lochailort Inn memorial cairn. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG23361 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. TOID 1000000636104968. XY
- <4> SHG24647 Interactive Resource/Online Database: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Benchmark Locator.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NM 77754 83076 (point) Surveyed. TOID 1000000387482228 |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NM78SE |
| Civil Parish | ARISAIG AND MOIDART |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- http://benchmarks.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/pls/htmldb/f?p=111:3:11418351882230937520::NO:3:: (Ordnance Survey Benchmarks Locator)
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