
What is recorded here
An Coileach is shown as a named rock on the public map of Highland. The saved point is the map point or the centre of its mapped shape.
An Coileach is a coastal rock feature likely composed of metamorphic or igneous rock, typical of the Lewisian Gneiss complex in the Scottish Highlands, with an estimated geological age of over 2.7 billion years. Its notable age and position along the coast contribute to its significance in understanding the ancient geological history of northwest Scotland.
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