Fort Augustus Abbey

NH30NE 3 3813 0914

See also NH30NE 6.00.

The remains of a stone slab, now 21 inches long and and 19 1/4 inches high, bearing in relief the three-fold group of mother goddesses was identified by Dr. Curle in 1917 at Hailes House, Colinton, Midlothian (NT26NW 7). Its details indicate that it must have been set up by Roman auxiliary troops in the 1st or 2nd century, A.D. Beyond its mention in 1873 (W Lockhart 1883) nothing is known of it. In the absence of Roman remains at Colinton the inference is that it came originally from Cramond. Roman sculptured relief, Fort Augustus Monastery (from Hailes House, Midlothian)

G MacDonald 1918

This Roman sculptured slab is placed above the lintel of a door in the main entrance of St.Benedict's Abbey, Fort Augustus (NH30NE 6.00).

Visited by OS (NKB) 28 April 1964

NH 3818 0914 An extensive pre-alteration photographic record, and a watching brief on engineering test pits, were undertaken in 2004-5. A photographic record is being built up of the changes in progress at Fort Augustus Abbey during its conversion to luxury flats. This is being done in response to a planning condition. In 2006 it included the demolition of the 20th-century Brothers Block which stood within the surviving NE bastion of the fort. A watching brief was also maintained on excavations for drains and services in the grounds. There are no discoveries to report.

Report to be lodged with Highland SMR and Library Service and NMRS; archive to be deposited with RCAHMS.

Sponsor: Raven Highlands Ltd

John Wood, 2006.