2015
NG9913 : Battle site, Glen Shiel
taken 11 years ago, near to Sgùrr nan Spainteach [Hill or mountain], Highland, Great Britain
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Battle site, Glen Shiel
The sign by the A87 commemorates the site of a battle in 1719 between an army of Jacobites and Spanish soldiers against Government troops. The former were overcome by the tactics and weaponry, fatalities numbering 100 on the Jacobite side and 20 British Government troops. (From the nearby information board).
In the background is the steep snow-covered ridge of Faochag.
In the background is the steep snow-covered ridge of Faochag.
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- Grid Square
- NG9913, 35 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Jim Barton (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 30 March, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 2 April, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NG 994 133 [100m precision]
WGS84: 57:9.9939N 5:19.1486W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NG 994 133
- View Direction
- West-southwest (about 247 degrees)
