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MHG65605 - Canal trial pits - Poolewe

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In 1886 two large holes, waterlogged but by then nearly completely filled with field-clearance stones were clearly visible.

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A desk-based assessment and walk-over survey of the route of the proposed pipeline was conducted by C. Dagg in 2000.

Canal trial pits. Local tradition, as reported in Dixon's 'Gairloch' was that Sir George Hay, who established the iron works in Poolewe around 1608, projected a canal to link the navigable part of the River Ewe with the sea at Cuil an Scardain. In 1886 two large holes, waterlogged but by then nearly completely filled with field-clearance stones were clearly visible and were considered to be test borings for this project. <1>

Note: Site not visible on aerial photographs so location based on grid coordinates. (TB 18/3/26)

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Grid reference	Centred NG 8500 8079 (21m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG88SE
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	GAIRLOCH

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