Torrin, Cnoc Dubh, Marble Quarry

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Marble Quarry (19th Century) - (20th Century)

Site Name Torrin, Cnoc Dubh, Marble Quarry

Classification Marble Quarry (19th Century) - (20th Century)

Canmore ID 293066

Site Number NG52SE 121

NGR NG 58392 20134

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/293066

Digital Images

DP 109261

General oblique aerial view of the remains of the township of Kilbride, the marble quarry and township at Torrin and beyond to Strathaird and Blabheinn, Strath Suardal, Skye, taken from the E.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

30/4/2011

DP 109267

Oblique aerial view of the Cnoc Dubh marble quarry at Torrin, also showing the nearby remains of field systems, head dykes and lazy beds at Torrin and Kilbride, Skye, taken from the NW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

30/4/2011

DP 239922

Oblique aerial view.

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Historic Environment Scotland

2/8/2016

DP 032008

General oblique aerial view looking across Torrin towards Loch Slappin with marble quarry in the foreground, taken from the ESE.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

4/5/2007

DP 109268

Oblique aerial view of the Cnoc Dubh marble quarry at Torrin, also showing the nearby remains of field systems and lazy beds at Torrin, Skye, taken from the SW.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

30/4/2011

DP 239923

Oblique aerial view.

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Historic Environment Scotland

2/8/2016

DP 109266

Oblique aerial view of the Cnoc Dubh marble quarry at Torrin, also showing the nearby remains of field systems, head dykes and lazy beds at Torrin and Kilbride, Skye, taken from the N.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

30/4/2011

DP 032009

General oblique aerial view looking across Torrin towards Loch Slappin and Blabheinn with marble quarry in the foreground, taken from the ESE.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

4/5/2007

DP 109265

Oblique aerial view of the Cnoc Dubh marble quarry at Torrin, also showing the nearby remains of field systems, head dykes and lazy beds at Torrin and Kilbride, Skye, taken from the NNE.

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RCAHMS Aerial Photography Digital

30/4/2011