MHG6247 - Drovers' Stone - Bealach Udal

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CARVED STONE (Undated)

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NG72SE 37 7528 2081

Immediately by the N side of the Kylerhea to Broadford road about 100m to the Broadford side of where the road passes over the summit of Bealach Udal, at a height of 270m OD are two large boulders. Both boulders have names and initials carved on flat flaces which face the road. These names are said to be of cattle drovers.
R Miket et al 1991; NMRS MS/530.

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--- SHG1581 Text/Publication/Article: Miket, R {et al.}. 1991. 'Survey', Discovery and Excavation in Scotland 1991, p.43-5, 46. Discovery and Excavation in Scotland. 43-5, 46. 46.

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Grid reference	Centred NG 7528 2080 (6m by 6m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NG72SE
Geographical Area	SKYE AND LOCHALSH
Civil Parish	STRATH

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https://canmore.org.uk/site/80944 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)

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