MHG66330 - Winch - Lochan nam Meallan, Oldshoremore

Summary

Remains of a modem pulley and windlass.

Type and Period (1)

WINCH (20th Century - 1901 AD? to 2000 AD)

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None recorded

Full Description

A second archaeological survey of Sandwood Estate in the parish of Eddrachillis was undertaken by ACFA in 2002.

The rusty remains of a modem (20thC) pulley and windlass, presumably an aid for pulling boats up the beach.<1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates and report sketch. (TB 23/9/26)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG22061 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Waterton, J. (ed). 2003. A second archaeological field survey of parts of the John Muir Trust's Sandwood Estate and some adjacent areas, Highland (Surtherland Area), Parish of Eddrachillis. Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists (ACFA). 14/10/2003. Paper and Digital. Site 2.13.

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Grid reference	Centred NC 2006 5798 (6m by 6m)
Map sheet	NC25NW
Geographical Area	SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish	EDDRACHILLIS

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Related Investigations/Events (1)

Sandwood estate, Parish of Eddrachillis (EHG1043)

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