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Burghead Harbour, South Pier, Pierhead Light

Beacon (Period Unassigned), Pier (Period Unassigned)

Site Name Burghead Harbour, South Pier, Pierhead Light

Classification Beacon (Period Unassigned), Pier (Period Unassigned)

Alternative Name(s) Burghead 2

Canmore ID 277974

Site Number NJ16NW 58.02

NGR NJ 10770 68998

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/277974

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Administrative Areas

  • Council Moray
  • Parish Duffus
  • Former Region Grampian
  • Former District Moray
  • Former County Morayshire

Archaeology Notes

NJ16NW 58.02 10770 68998

Navigation Light (Fixed Red) [NAT]

OS 1:2500 map, 1965.

(Burghead 2: location cited as NJ 107 690). At head of S breakwater: c. 1881-7. Small square-section wooden tower with felt-covered piended roof.

J R Hume 1997.

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