MHG55387 - Line of water main, Russel Burn
Summary
A linear feature representing the line of a mid 20th-century water main.
Type and Period (1)
- WATER PIPE (20th Century - 1933 AD to 1966 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A linear feature running straight across the hillside was noted during a walkover survey and appears from concrete markers to be the line of a water main constructed in the mid 20th century. <1>
The route of the water main can be traced for approximately 1.4km across the landscape on modern vertical aerial photographs. <2>
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SHG25567 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wood, J. 10/2011. Russel Burn Hydro Scheme: Desk-based assessment and walk-over survey. Highland Archaeology Services Ltd. Digital. Feature F2.
- <2> SHG25304 Image/Photograph(s)/Aerial Photograph/Vertical: Get Mapping. 1999-2011. Get Mapping 25cm resolution colour vertical aerial photography. 13/05/2009.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8210 4114 (1290m by 188m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG84SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHCARRON |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (1)
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