2019

NB4251 : The Abhainn Shiadair at Moim, Isle of Lewis

taken 5 years ago, 4 km SE of Shader, Isle of Lewis And Harris, Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Scotland

The Abhainn Shiadair at Moim, Isle of Lewis
The Abhainn Shiadair at Moim, Isle of Lewis
Looking towards Muirneag.

The OS Name Book of 1848-1852 describes Moim (then called Muàim) as, "A number of shealings (sic) surrounded by a small patch of arable or green pasture. Some of them are occupied in summer by people from Sheadair. The remainder are in ruins.".

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Geographical Context: Rivers, Streams, Drainage Islands Moorland Place: Isle of Lewis Primary Subject: Stream
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NB4251, 2 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Claire Pegrum   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 30 May, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 17 July, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NB 42029 51408 [1m precision]
WGS84: 58:22.4921N 6:24.8422W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NB 42029 51408
View Direction
East-southeast (about 112 degrees)
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