Human settlement in Scotland
Ballantrushal
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The Clach an Trushal at Ballantrushal | |
BallantrushalLocation within the Outer Hebrides | |
Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
OS grid reference | NB379535 |
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Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
Postcode district | HS2 |
Dialling code | 01851 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
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58°23′31″N 6°29′06″W / 58.392°N 6.485°W / 58.392; -6.485 |
Ballantrushal (Scottish Gaelic: Baile an Truiseil) is a village on the Isle of Lewis in the West Side district, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Ballantrushal is within the parish of Barvas, and is situated on the A857. The standing stone Clach an Trushal is beside the village. and was the site of the last battle between the Lewis Macaulays and Morrison clans.
References
- "Overview of Ballantrushal". Scottish Places. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- "Details of Ballantrushal". Scottish Places. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- "A857". Sabre. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- "Lewis, Clach An Trushal". Canmore. Historic Environment Scotland. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- Davies, Caroline (21 June 2009). "Clans unite for battle to banish wind turbines". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
External links
- Canmore - Lewis, Ballantrushal site record
- Canmore - Lewis, Clach An Trushal site record
- Canmore - Lewis, Shader, Ballantrushal site record
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