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Strathmashie Forest, River Mashie
Railway (20th Century)
Site Name Strathmashie Forest, River Mashie
Classification Railway (20th Century)
Alternative Name(s) River Mashie 9
Canmore ID 277270
Site Number NN59SE 66
NGR NN 5890 9072
NGR Description 5890 9072 to 58899075
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/277270
- Council Highland
- Parish Laggan
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Badenoch And Strathspey
- Former County Inverness-shire
NN59SE 66 5890 9072 to 5889 9075
The remains of part of a light-gauge railway was recorded during a detailed archaeological survey of Strathmashie Community Forest near Laggan, Highland. The railway was built and used by the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit during World War 2 to transport timber and equipment. The remains consist of parallel timbers, 1m apart, and with iron nails protruding. Lengths of iron rails are present below the timbers and in other areas. The survey was carried out to assess the evidence for past human use and to ascertain whether there was enough archaeology to develop a heritage trail in the forest.
D Sneddon 2005
