What is recorded here
Sloc a' Gharbh Eilean is a coastal rock feature or sea cliff located in Argyll and Bute, likely composed of Devonian sandstone or similar sedimentary rock. These formations typically date to around 400–360 million years old and were shaped by marine erosion and tectonic activity, making them notable for their role in illustrating ancient geological processes along Scotland’s western seaboard.
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Places near here
Sorisdale BayBay · 1243 yd
Meall nan UanMountain / peak · 1337 yd
Coll, Sorisdale,byre Or BarnBarn (19th Century)(possible), Byre (19th Century)(possible) · 1405 yd
Coll, Sorisdale, CottageCottage (18th Century)(possible) · 1444 yd
Tràigh TuathBeach / strand · 1.2 mi
Coll, Beart An FhirObservation Post (20th Century) · 1.5 mi
Tràigh BhousdBeach / strand · 1.6 mi
Sgeir BhousdIslet · 1.7 mi
Port an FhionBay · 2.2 mi
Sùil GhormIsland · 2.4 mi
Coll, Killunaig ChurchBurial Ground (medieval), Church (medieval), Grave Slab(s) (medieval) · 3.1 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 4.1 miOther information
Photo: Alpin Stewart · CC BY-SA 2.0