Littlemill Fluvioglacial Landforms
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Condition (NatureScot)
| Unit | Feature | Condition | Area (ha) | Assessed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Quaternary of Scotland | Unfavourable Recovering | — | 2005-03-31 |
Geology & landscape
Geological Feature: Esker
Landscape processes: Glacial
Description
Littlemill Fluvioglacial Landforms Littlemill is located near Daviot in Inverness-shire and it is the best example of a system of large parallel eskers in Scotland. It is an important geomorphological site for a suite of glacifluvial landforms produced by glacial meltwaters during the wastage of the Late Devensian (last) ice sheet, around 15,000 years ago. It is distinguished by a classic example of a system of large parallel esker ridges formed of sand and gravel deposited by the meltwater rivers. Together with associated kame deposits and kettle holes, these form one of the finest landform assemblages of their type in Scotland.