MHG7549 - Piers, Aird Point, Aultbea

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Type and Period (1)

PIER (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1560 AD to 2100 AD)

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Wester Ross Project - Cathy Dagg, 03/04

The older, stone built jetty is effectively redundant. The larger jetty was built to allow access through a greater range of tides.
Wester Ross Project - Cathy Dagg, 23/3/04
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NG88NE 9.00 8679 8885

NG88NE 9.01 NG 8679 8885 Winch

'...NG 867 888, late 19th to early 20th century. A small rubble pier, and a much larger concrete pier, with wood-piled extension.'
J R Hume 1977

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--- SHG2332 Text/Publication/Volume: Hume, J R. 1977. The industrial archaeology of Scotland 2: The Highlands and Islands. Paper (Original). 310; pl. 117.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 8678 8885 (40m by 40m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG88NE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	GAIRLOCH

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Related Monuments/Buildings (1)

Parent of: Aultbea, Aird Point, Pier, Boat Winch (Monument) (MHG21218)

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External Links (1)

https://canmore.org.uk/site/79433 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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