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Isle Of May, South Ness, Beacons

Beacon (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Isle Of May, South Ness, Beacons

Classification Beacon (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) May Island

Canmore ID 57879

Site Number NT69NE 7

NGR NT 6617 9889

NGR Description NT 6617 9889 and NT 6606 9884

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/57879

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Fife
  • Parish Anstruther Wester
  • Former Region Fife
  • Former District North East Fife
  • Former County Fife

Archaeology Notes

NT69NE 7 6617 9889 and 6606 9884

Beacons [NAT] (at NT 6612 9892)

OS 1:10,000 map, 1976.

Formerly entered as Lighthouse.

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