Memorial

The Hood Stones

HMS HOOD stones

Source: Martin Briscoe

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Current Location

On the hillside above the West side of Loch Eriboll, Portnancon, Laid, Sutherland, Highlands and Islands, IV27 4UN, Scotland

NC 41400 60864

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Type of Memorial: Garden
WMR Reference Number: 105221
Description: There is a tradition of Royal Navy warships leaving the ship's name marked out in white rocks on the hillside above Loch Eriboll. HMS HOOD's name has become a memorial to the vessel and crew.

Maker(s)
Maintenance History: Durness Primary School visit the memorial regularly to do maintenance work.

Placed

c. 1935

Crew of HMS HOOD

Memorial

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good