Monument record 309 - 'GRUGACH', GLEN SHADER, LEWIS

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Carved stone

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Grid reference NB 39300 52900 (point)
Map sheet NB35SE
Island Lewis
Parish BARVAS, Western Isles

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NB35SE 12 393 529.

NB 393 529. The carved stone image of a reclining maiden, known locally as 'grugach' (i.e. a surly female).
Information contained in letter (with photographs) from D Morrison to OS, 21 November 1980.

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Jul 28 2005 2:24PM

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