2009
NS4480 : Cornstone outcrop
taken 16 years ago, 3 km from Blairquhomrie, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
This is 1 of 2 images, with title Cornstone outcrop in this square
Cornstone outcrop
For another view, and for further details, see NS4480 : Cornstone outcrop; that view was taken in rain, while this one was taken in a (rare) moment of hazy sunshine.
As in the other picture, the Lang Dyke is visible in the background, a little left of centre.
As in the other picture, the Lang Dyke is visible in the background, a little left of centre.
Cornstone outcrop
Cornstone is a form of limestone; in this area, it was formerly burned in kilns to produce lime for agricultural use.
Network of old limestone industry tracks :: NS4379
A very extensive network of ancient tracks on the moors in West Dunbartonshire links old quarries, ruined lime-kilns, and other sites connected with the local limestone-burning industry, which flourished in the 18th century. See Link for a Geograph article about the network, and Link
for an annotated satellite view of it.
TIP: Click the map for more Large scale mapping
- Grid Square
- NS4480, 16 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Lairich Rig (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Friday, 20 March, 2009 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 21 March, 2009
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 4404 8037 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:59.4519N 4:30.1116W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
- View Direction
- East-northeast (about 67 degrees)