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Scurdie Ness, West Beacon
Beacon (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Scurdie Ness, West Beacon
Classification Beacon (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Montrose Harbour Approach; North Sea
Canmore ID 36272
Site Number NO75NW 57
NGR NO 72786 56784
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/36272
- Council Angus
- Parish Craig
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Angus
- Former County Angus
NO75NW 57 72786 56784
See also NO75NW 48 and NO75NW 58.
(Location cited as NO 727 568). A conical beacon of 18th century date constructed from coursed and snecked masonry.
J R Hume 1977.
