MHG33383 - Scorcher's Gully, Lower Tomvaich Wood
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A deep circular depression in the ground, some 120' in circumference and over 25' deep, is located on a high bank. Although surrounded by trees none grow in the depression itself. The gaelic description for the feature is 'Lag na Dothaig' which translates as 'hole of slight singing/scorching'. This compares with the commmom description of 'Scorcher's Gully'. What does it mean? Legend hints that this may have been the result of a meteor strike or perhaps it refers to an ancient cremation site. Bronze Age standing stones are located just over a mile away to the south east at Upper Port Farm.
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Information supplied by B Morgan, 14/10/99
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| Grid reference | Centred NJ 0700 3020 (6m by 6m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NJ03SE |
| Civil Parish | CROMDALE, INVERALLAN AND ADVIE |
| Geographical Area | BADENOCH AND STRATHSPEY |
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