Milton Ness

Milton Ness

Milton Ness is a coastal landform[1] along the coast of the North Sea approximately two miles south of the village of Johnshaven, Scotland.[2] This headland feature includes a red sandstone cliff formation. Certain prehistoric features are found in the vicinity of Milton Ness, including the Stone of Morphie located somewhat to the west.[3]

References

  1. ^ Milton Ness (Quaternary of Scotland)
  2. ^ United Kingdom Ordnance Survey Map Landranger 45, Stonehaven and Banchory, 1:50,000 scale, 2004
  3. ^ C. Michael Hogan, Stone of Morphie {2007} Megalithic Portal, ed. A. Burnham

Coordinates: 56°46′28″N 2°22′39″W / 56.7745°N 2.3775°W / 56.7745; -2.3775


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