MHG64685 - Trig point - Alit Luib Molaith

Summary

A trig point either for the OS or for road construction.

Type and Period (1)

TRIANGULATION POINT (Post Medieval - 1560 AD? to 1900 AD?)

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None recorded

Full Description

A walkover survey and desk-based assessment was undertaken by J Wordsworth and J Harden at Torridon for the National Trust for Scotland in 1996-2002.

Three holes c12mm in diameter, bored vertically into the rock are centred on a grassy point c0.5m apart. This is interpreted as a trig point either for the OS or for road construction.

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 22/9/25)

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG21916 Text/Report/Fieldwork Report: Wordsworth, J. & Harden, J.. 2002. Torridon Archaeological Survey 1996-2002. The National Trust for Scotland (NTS). 13/01/2003. Paper and Digital. TOR049. XY

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Grid reference	Centred NG 9174 5576 (37m by 38m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG95NW
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	APPLECROSS

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Walkover survey and DBA - NTS Torridon Estate (EHG3714)

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