MHG36 - Henderson Stone (Clach Eanruig), Glencoe
Summary
A granite boulder traditionally associated with the Glencoe massacre of 1692.
Type and Period (1)
- HISTORICAL SITE (17th Century - 1692 AD to 1692 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
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> SHG3381 Text/Publication/Volume: Name Book (County). Object Name Books of the Ordnance Survey. Book No.49, 19.
- <2> SHG1 Verbal Communication: Tradition.
- <3> SHG23297 Verbal Communication: Tilbury, S. Comment by Sylvina Tilbury, HER Officer.
- <4> SHG24147 Verbal Communication: Highland Council. 04/2009. Phone conversation between Sylvina Tilbury, HCAU, and John Hutcheson, HC Access Officer. Yes. 09/04/2009.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 10441 58668 (3m by 3m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN15NW |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/74223 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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