MHG54098 - Milestone, Ryefield, Tore
Summary
A milestone, shown on the 1st edition Ordnance Survey map and still extant.
Type and Period (1)
- MILESTONE (19th Century to 20th Century - 1801 AD to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
Marked on 1st edition Ordnance Survey map; Fortrose 1, Dingwall 8. <1>
Information from participant in Black Isle Heritage Memories project; one of 6 milestones left on the Black Isle. It is believed that the quarry at Redcastle provided the stone for these. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG23422 Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1871-76. Ordnance Survey 1st edition 25 inch map: Ross-shire. Digital.
- <2> SHG24970 Text/Report: McCullagh, C. 09/2010. Black Isle Heritage Memories: Remembering your Community Avoch, Culbokie and Tore. Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH). Yes. Digital. T12.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | NH 6159 5280 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH65SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
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