MHG6934 - Horloge Stone, High Street, Nairn
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (1)
- SUNDIAL (Post Medieval - 1560 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH85NE 4 8828 5642.
The Horloge Stone, probably the old sundial on top of the present cross (NH85NE 1), appears to have stood at the corner of Leopold Street. NH 8841 5655 (old position of cross)
G Bain 1893.
No further information about the Horloge Stone was obtained. The stone which stands on the top of the cross is a rectangular stone about 12 inches by 8 inches and has a pyramidal top. The faces of the stone are smooth and have no markings.
The corner of Leopold Street and the High Street is at NH 8828 5642. Visited by OS (E G C) 30 November 1961.
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Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8828 5642 (4m by 4m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH85NE |
| Civil Parish | NAIRN |
| Geographical Area | NAIRN |
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External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15127 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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