Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFort Augustus-Bernera Military Road, 1890m W of Ceannacroc Lodge
1890m w of ceannacroc lodge

Fort Augustus-Bernera Military Road, 1890m W of Ceannacroc Lodge

Scotland
HES SM11484
Site type
1890m w of ceannacroc lodge
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Fort Augustus-Bernera Military Road is a drove route and military communications route situated in the Scottish Highlands, approximately 1890 metres west of Ceannacroc Lodge in Inverness-shire. The road represents part of the network of military infrastructure developed in the Highlands during the eighteenth century, following the Jacobite uprisings, to facilitate troop movement and government control across difficult terrain. The route forms a section of the broader military road system built under the direction of General George Wade and his successors, connecting Fort Augustus with settlements and outposts to the west. The road remains visible as a linear feature in the landscape, preserving evidence of this period of strategic Highland development and military engineering.

Fort Augustus-Bernera Military Road, 1890m W of Ceannacroc Lodge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11484. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Fort Augustus-Bernera Military Road, 1890m W of Ceannacroc Lodge?

Fort Augustus-Bernera Military Road is a drove route and military communications route situated in the Scottish Highlands, approximately 1890 metres west of Ceannacroc Lodge in Inverness-shire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11484.

Who is responsible for protecting Fort Augustus-Bernera Military Road, 1890m W of Ceannacroc Lodge?

Fort Augustus-Bernera Military Road, 1890m W of Ceannacroc Lodge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM11484.

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