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Loch Shurrery
Dam at the head of Loch Shurrery
Dam at the head of Loch Shurrery
Loch Shurrery is located in Highland
Loch Shurrery
Loch Shurrery
Location in Highland
Location Caithness, Highlands Scotland
Coordinates 58°28′39″N 3°38′24″W / 58.477600°N 3.640100°W / 58.477600; -3.640100
Type freshwater loch
Primary inflows Torran Water
Primary outflows Forss Water
Basin countries Scotland
Max. length 1.25 mi (2.01 km)
Max. width 0.5 mi (0.80 km)
Surface area 99.4 ha (246 acres)
Average depth 4.5 ft (1.4 m)
Max. depth 7 ft (2.1 m)
Water volume 43,000,000 cu ft (1,200,000 m3)
Shore length1 7.4 km (4.6 mi)
Surface elevation 94 m (308 ft)
Islands 1
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Loch Shurrery, sometimes called Loch Shurrey, is a small, shallow freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands. It's about 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Thurso. This loch has an oval shape and measures about 1.25 miles (2 km) long. It's quite shallow, usually around 4.5 feet (1.4 meters) deep, but can be up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) deep. A dam is located at the northern end of the loch.

Exploring Loch Shurrery

Loch Shurrery was carefully measured and mapped on October 6, 1902. This survey was part of a bigger project led by Sir John Murray. His team created detailed maps of Scotland's freshwater lochs between 1897 and 1909.

Ancient Discoveries

Near the northern part of Loch Shurrery, you can find old archaeological remains. These include an Iron Age hut circle, which was once an oval-shaped house. Pottery pieces were also found there. At the southern end of the loch is a place called Lambsdale Leans. This is a cairn, which is a pile of stones, possibly covering an ancient burial chamber. Close by, two Viking graves have also been discovered.

Fun Activities

Loch Shurrery is a popular spot for fishing. The Dounreay Fly Fishing Association even keeps a boat on the loch. Members and visitors can use this boat to enjoy a day of fishing.

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