Building record MAB40067 - WEST BEACON, SCURDIE NESS
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Summary
Remains of a beacon light on the South side of the harbour entrance.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7278 5678 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO75NW |
| Civil Parish | Craig |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of a beacon light on the South side of the harbour entrance. It is a conical beacon of 18th century date, constructed from whitewashed coursed and snecked masonry, and is sitting on a square concrete platform. It is 0.9 - 1.2 m (3-4 feet) high, and is the smaller of two paired beacons, the other one being circa 250 m to the East (NO75NW0058). The East beacon rises to a point, and it is possible this beacon would have originally been similar. It was recorded during the coastal zone assessment survey carried out by SCAPE between February and March 2009. On the 1st edition OS map it is described as a beacon, but on the 2nd edition map it is described as a semaphore.
Period Notes
Dating from the 18th century. Listed on 11/06/1971.
SCAPE, 03/2009, COASTAL ZONE ASSESSMENT SURVEY PART 2, p. 64 (Bibliographic reference). SAB4802.
WHITE, H, 2012, MONTROSE BASIN SURVEY 1999-2012 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2127.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- HES Listed Building Number: 4959;
- NMR Card Number: NO75NW57;
- NRHE Numlink: 36272;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO75NW0057;
External Links (1)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36272 (trove.scot link)
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
Jun 8 2020 10:50AM
