S9719 - Sgorach Breac

NG651132, LR32.

 

HISTORY

Pillar completed 25th April 1958 costing £65.14s.4d. Computed by Distomat survey as secondary triangulation station NG80/DM/2 within the Fort William secondary block during 1958. Flush bracket S9719 was levelled for height to first class precision, tertiary standards in August 1958. This pillar station was last maintained by the Ordnance Survey in April 1978.

 

SITE VISIT

Approached from SSW. Parked off the SW side of the unclassified road at NG648118. Headed straight up a steep slope to the northeast keeping to the right of the valley, crossed Allt a Ghasgain onto a northerly route negotiating the undulating terrain to the summit. Rocky outcrop on open heather clad moor. The pillar is in good condition. The spider centre is open. The flush bracket faces southwest compass measurement 213°. Vented through frint (SW) and back (NE) sight holes, the innards are filled with debris.

 

The Full 360° Panorama

Carnach, Beinn A Chlachain, Beinn Bhan, Sgurr Na Coinnich, Beinn Na Seamraig, Ben Sgriol, Sgurr Nan Eugallt, Na Cruachan, Ladhar Bheinn, Beinn Bhuidhe, Carn A' Ghobhair, Rois-Bheinn, Meall nan Con, An Sgurr (Eigg), Dhughaill, Askival, Orval (Rhum), Carn A`Ghaill (Canna), Blaven, Beinn na Caillich, Storr.

 

Photographed: 17th August 2015, GRP.

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Map: Trig Pillars on OS Landranger 32

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Neighbouring Triangulation Pillars

 

S9693 - Dhughaill : 3.35 miles to the southwest.

 

10073 - Leoid : 3.70 miles to the northwest.

 

10075 - Carnach : 4.01 miles to the north.

 

S9803 - Beinn Na Seamraig : 5.58 miles to the northeast.

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