1968

NM8466 : Summit of Druim Glas above Strontian

taken 56 years ago, 4 km NE of Scotstown, Highland, Scotland

Summit of Druim Glas above Strontian
Summit of Druim Glas above Strontian
This summit is crowned with a rarer 'Vanessa' Trig Pillar. These are located in the Highlands of Scotland and are lighter and smaller than the traditional trig pillar. They are cylindrical in shape and were built in this style to save on transporting additional materials to remote locations.

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Geographical Context: Geological interest Uplands Barren Plateaux Primary Subject: Trig Point
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NM8466, 3 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Richard Park   (more nearby)
Contributed by
Colin Park   (more nearby)
Date Taken
June 1968   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 14 March, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NM 8470 6640 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:44.3634N 5:31.3191W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NM 8472 6641
View Direction
West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
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Image Type (about): geograph  (Third Visitor for NM8466) · First in 5 Years (TPoint) (about)
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