Boulder field on the western slopes of... © Eric Jones

J3728 : Boulder field on the western slopes of Millstone Mountain

taken 7 years ago, near to Widows Row and Newcastle, Northern Ireland

Boulder field on the western slopes of Millstone Mountain

These glacially deposited boulders were for centuries worked by the locals. The mountain side is littered with millstones and worked blocks in semi-finished form. Sledges were used to bring finished products down from the mountain.

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Grid Square: J3728, 141 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Eric Jones (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Thursday, 16 July, 2015 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 31 July, 2016
Geographical Context: Geological interest Uplands Rocks, Scree, Cliffs
Subject Location: Irish: J 371 287 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:11.3864N 5:54.0237W
Camera Location: Irish: J 370 287
View Direction: Northeast (about 45 degrees)