Monument record MHG51267 - Unfinished millstone, Allt a Choir

Summary

A large unfinished millstone abandoned by the side of the path from Poolewe to Slattadale.

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Grid reference Centred NG 87081 75901 (20m by 20m)
Map sheet NG87NE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish GAIRLOCH

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What appears to be a large unfinished millstone abandoned by the side of the path from Poolewe to Slattadale. <1>

The stone is roughly circular with a diameter of over 1m and a central hole showing evidence of multiple drilling. A large split laminated rock nearby looks like a possible source. A series of boundary markers is depicted on the first edition OS map and this stone may have served a similar role. <2>

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  • <1> Text/Correspondence: Highland Council. 2008. Correspondence between T & R McLeod and Kirsty Cameron (HCAU). Yes.
  • <2> Verbal Communication: Cameron, K. Comment by Kirsty Cameron, HC Archaeologist.

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Record last edited

Aug 20 2008 2:58PM

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