Earthwork record MAB45128 - THE LURGIES, MONTROSE BASIN
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Summary
Embankment constructed in the 19th century to reclaim land,.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NO 6721 5764 (727m by 884m) Centred at - Polygon: Known Site Extent |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NO65NE |
| Civil Parish | Maryton |
| Authority | Angus |
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Embankment constructed in the 19th century to reclaim land,. In 1817, 1830 and 1851 St James Carnegie reclaimed 66acres by embanking one of two river channels, the area reclaimed now known as the Lurgies.
WHITE, H, 2012, MONTROSE BASIN SURVEY 1999-2012, MBS130 (Bibliographic reference). SAB2127.
Other Statuses/References
- Authority: ANG;
- Old Historic Environment Record Ref: NO65NE0206;
External Links (0)
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SAB2127 Bibliographic reference: WHITE, H. 2012. MONTROSE BASIN SURVEY 1999-2012. MBS130.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Record last edited
May 24 2021 1:50PM
