Monument record MHG36 - Henderson Stone (Clach Eanruig), Glencoe

Summary

A granite boulder traditionally associated with the Glencoe massacre of 1692.

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Grid reference Centred NN 10441 58668 (3m by 3m) (Mastermap)
Map sheet NN15NW
Old County ARGYLL
Geographical Area LOCHABER

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Clach Eanruig: Henry's Stone. A granite boulder c 3.5ft high, traditionally associated with the period of the Massacre of Glencoe in 1692.
Name Book 1875. <1><2>

The name "Henry's Stone" appears to be a mistranslation by the Ordnance Survey. <3> The stone has strong associations with Clan Henderson and is known locally as the Henderson Stone or "Henderson's Stone". <4>

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No.49, 19.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Tradition.
  • <3> Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
  • <4> Verbal Communication: Highland Council. 04/2009. Phone conversation between Sylvina Tilbury, HCAU, and John Hutcheson, HC Access Officer. Yes. 09/04/2009.

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Record last edited

Feb 21 2017 12:09PM

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