What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Heistad: Montrose Sands, North Sea as Barquentine (20th Century)-(1916), Schooner (20th Century)-(1916). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
The *Heistad* was a 20th-century barquentine, lost in 1916 near Montrose Sands in the North Sea. It sank during World War I, likely due to enemy action or mine strike, with no survivors reported; its loss contributed to maritime safety efforts in the region.
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Places near here
Montrose BeachFindspot (20th Century), Brooch (medieval)(possible) · 770 yd
Links of MontroseAnti Tank Blocks (second World War) · 920 yd
Montrose, Traill Drive, Traill PavilionPavilion (period Unassigned) · 1048 yd
Montrose, East Links, the VillaHotel (19th Century) · 1247 yd
Montrose, Dorward HouseNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1613 yd
Charm: Johnny Main's Harbour, Scurdie Ness, North SeaSchooner (19th Century) · 1.0 mi
Jamieson Paton FountainMemorial · 1.0 mi
Montrose, Rosehill Road, Rosehill CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 1.0 mi
Montrose AcademyVisitor information · 1.2 mi
Rashick KnapHeadland · 2.0 mi
Craig HouseCastle (medieval), Country House (period Unassigned) · 2.4 mi
Montrose Basin Wildlife CentreVisitor information · 2.4 mi