Monument record MHG7783 - Stone, Clachuil

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Grid reference Centred NH 4642 5397 (6m by 6m) (Buffered by site type)
Map sheet NH45SE
Geographical Area ROSS AND CROMARTY
Old County ROSS-SHIRE
Civil Parish CONTIN

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NH45SE 2 4643 5398.

(NH 4643 5398) Sculptured Stone (0E)
OS 6"map, Ross-shire, 2nd ed., (1907)

Clachuil - Hollowed stone, The name comes from a stone, hollowed out as if for 'crocking' barley, which may still be seen at the Inn of Clachuil.
W J Watson 1904

In eastern end of Inn is a large boulder stone having a round hole in the centre, 'capable of containing an English quart'.
Name Book 1876

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  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Watson, W J. 1904. Place names of Ross and Cromarty. 106.
  • --- Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No. 6, 53.

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Jan 28 2008 12:00AM

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