MHG13180 - Gallows? Torr Ma Croich
Summary
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Type and Period (2)
- GALLOWS (Undated)
- GRAVE (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NC92SW 54 908 213.
Torr ma Croich.
H Morrison 1853.
'Torr-na-croiche', the gallows knowe, is so called from its summit being the place of execution of two notorious thieves whose graves can still be seen at the foot of the hill.
D Sage 1898.
No graves were found during field investigation.
Visited by OS 2 June 1961.
Known locally as 'The Gallows Hill'.
Visited by OS (JM) 8 February 1977.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NC 9080 2129 (20m by 20m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NC92SW |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | KILDONAN |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/93289 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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