MHG60838 - Quarry - Holbornhead
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- QUARRY (20th Century - 1901 AD to 2000 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
A quarry is depicted on the 2nd Edition OS Maps. It is now disused. <1> <2>
The quarry was photographed during aerial surveys by RCAHMS in 2013. See link belwot to HES Canmore record for photos. <3>
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. Ordnance Survey 2nd edition 25 inch map: Caithness. Digital.
- <2> Image/Map: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Mastermap. Digital. XY
- <3> Interactive Resource/Online Database: RCAHMS. Canmore, online database of the Royal Commission for the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS). 334023.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred ND 0794 7103 (275m by 218m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ND07SE |
| Civil Parish | THURSO |
| Geographical Area | CAITHNESS |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (2)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/334022/holbornhead-quarries (Link to online HES Canmore record)
- https://www.scran.ac.uk/database/record.php?usi=000-000-032-220-C (Link to onling SCRAN database entry)
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