Torridon, Uamh An Oir
Rock Carving (Modern)
Site Name Torridon, Uamh An Oir
Classification Rock Carving (Modern)
Canmore ID 334164
Site Number NG95NW 21
NGR NG 90840 55739
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/334164
- Council Highland
- Parish Applecross
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
Field Visit (1996 - 1998)
On a large flat slab of rock facing N and lying immediately N of what used to be the space between two plantations, a celtic-style motif has recently been pecked out of the rock. No lichen growth shows this to be modern.
TOR96 051
Information from NTS (SCS) January 2014
Note (18 April 2018)
Date Fieldwork Started: 18/04/2018
Compiled by: ScRAP
Location Notes: The carving is on the N-facing vertical surface of a large rock slab which has broken from the main outcrop. The location is popular for bouldering and the carving features on several climbing and bouldering websites.
Additional Description: "On a large flat slab of rock facing N and lying immediately N of what used to be the space between two plantations, a celtic-style motif has recently been pecked out of the rock. No lichen growth shows this to be modern.
TOR96 051
Information from NTS (SCS) January 2014"
