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Site no.: Q28

Site name: Tullochgribban Eskers

Grid reference: [NH 96280 25357]

Locality: Tullochgribban Plantation, 4 km west of Dulnain Bridge

GCR Status: N/A

GCR No.: N/A

Type: Natural landform assemblage

Description: A network of predominantly north-east orientated , 4 to 6 m-high gravel ridges (eskers) is preserved within the Tullochgribban Plantation. They are generally parallel, with minor branches towards the north-east, and are associated with some large peat-filled kettleholes in the vicinity of Loch Mor.

Justification: A good example of eskers and associated kettleholes

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