G1293 - Reay, Craggis Cottage

NC 9546 6455, LR11.

 

Second Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1936-52).

Flush bracket G1293 was used during the second geodetic levelling of Scotland. It was included on the Reay to Duncansby Head levelling line. Geodetic line G.265, levelled between 1951 and 1952. The surveyor's description was N face, NE angle of house, S side of road.

 

Third Geodetic Levelling, Scotland (1956-68).

This flush bracket was reused during the third geodetic levelling of Scotland. It was included on the Reay to Duncansby Head levelling line. Geodetic line G.367, levelled during 1958.

 

This marker was last verified in 1958. The OS Online Archive gives the description "Craggis Cottage, S side of road, N face, NE angle".

 

SITE VISIT

BM 23.06m. The flush bracket is by the left edge of the road facing gable of the cottage. Just inside the driveway, the gates were open. The bracket is in good condition.

 

Photographed: 16th July 2019, GRP.

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Interactive index: Google My Maps

 

BMD: www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm

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Neighbouring Flush Brackets

 

G1294 - Reay, Reayburn : 0.98 miles to the east.

 

G1295 - Dounreay : 2.88 miles to the northeast. (X)

 

G4408 - Balmore : 3.86 miles to the northeast.

 

G2077 - Lochend : 4.05 miles to the west.

 

G2075 - Melvich : 4.73 miles to the west.

 

G2074 - Alltan Domhaich Bridge : 5.49 miles to the west.

 

G1296 - Bridge of Foss, Dalclaggie : 5.69 miles northeast.

 

G2070 - Strathroy : 6.42 miles to the west.

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(X) = destroyed

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Nearest Triangulation Pillar

 

S7439 - Shean Harry : 3.61 miles to the south.

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