MHG56830 - Well and modified natural spring - Faoileann

Summary

A modified natural spring on the foreshore at Faoileann, Durness.

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Protected Status

  • None recorded

Full Description

The site was visited and photographed by D Glass in July 2011. he described the site as:
"A chalybeate spring on the foreshore near Faoileann. The spring issues into a small pool contained by a stone slab, dressed square, on the north (seaward side) and by stones placed on the east, west and south sides. Water from the spring flows over the slab. The spring is below the high tide mark. " <1>

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Location

Grid reference Centred NC 3902 5445 (21m by 20m) (2 map features)
Map sheet NC35SE
Geographical Area SUTHERLAND
Civil Parish DURNESS

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