MHG53710 - Possible jetty, Loch Ardbhair
Summary
A possible unloading area for boats, formed of a line of stones lining the edge of the loch over a distance of 12m.
Type and Period (1)
- JETTY? (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Visited by the Assynt's Hidden Lives Project in December 2009. A possible jetty/unloading area for boats, formed by a line of stones lining the edge of the loch over a distance of 12m, fitting the curve of the bank. The single line of stones is clearly man-made, possibly as a revetment to stop erosion.The stones rise to a maximum of 0.5m from the bed of the loch, with a maximum width of 0.75m.<1>
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | NC 1687 3327 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC13SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | ASSYNT |
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