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Sgeir Thraid, Beacon

Beacon (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Sgeir Thraid, Beacon

Classification Beacon (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Inner Sound; Sgeirean Tarsuinn; Scalpay

Canmore ID 287939

Site Number NG63SW 5

NGR NG 62857 33523

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Highland
  • Parish Strath
  • Former Region Highland
  • Former District Skye And Lochalsh
  • Former County Inverness-shire

Archaeology Notes

NG63SW 5 62857 33523

Beacon [NAT]

OS (AIB) GIS, April 2007.

This beacon apparently dates from between 1857 and 1875, and may have been erected in response to the wreck of the Irishman (NG63SW 8001).

MS/2959.

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