MHG8455 - King's Cave & King's Footpath
Summary
No summary available.
Type and Period (2)
- CAVE (Early Medieval - 561 AD to 1057 AD)
- PATH (Undated)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
NH87SW 15 8393 7104 to 8365 7080.
NH 8386 7105: King's Cave (NAT) Alleged abode of royal recluse King Nechtan in AD 724.
NH 8365 7080: King's Footpath (NAT) Known as Cadha Neachdain (King's Path).
W J Watson 1910
King's Cave is still extant and known locally. King's Footpath is a relatively easy approach down the steep coastal slope. Intermittent vague traces of a beaten path can be seen.
Visited by OS 13 January 1978
Sources/Archives (1)
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 8393 7104 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH87SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | NIGG |
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Investigations/Events (0)
External Links (1)
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/15286 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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