Building record MAB40068 - EAST BEACON, SCURDIE NESS
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Summary
Remains of beacon light on south side of harbour entrance.
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (B) 4959
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 7302 5679 (40m by 40m) Centred at - Point |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO75NW |
| Civil Parish | Montrose |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Remains of beacon light on south side of harbour entrance. It is a sharply tapering rubble-built beacon from the 18th century. It is whitewashed, and is circa 4 metres (13 feet) high. There is some evidence of erosion on its Northern side. It is the taller of the two beacons on Scurdie Ness, the other being circa 250 metres to the West (NO75NW0057). It was recorded during the coastal zone assessment survey carried out by SCAPE between February and March 2009. A possible carved stone close to the beacon reported in 2024 was concluded to be natural in origin.
Period Notes
Dating from the 18th century. Listed on 11/06/1971.
SCAPE, 03/2009, COASTAL ZONE ASSESSMENT SURVEY PART 2, p. 63 (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: NO75NW58;
- NRHE Numlink: 36273;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO75NW0058;
External Links (2)
- https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB4959 (Historic Environment Scotland Portal Link)
- https://www.trove.scot/place/36273 (trove.scot link)
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Record last edited
May 14 2024 10:11AM
