An Account of several Antiquities in Gairloch Parish, Ross-shire

William Thomson (Author)


Keyword(s):
Earthwork, Apertures, Stone Walls, Fort
Period(s):
Medieval, Thirteenth Century

Abstract


The robbed dun at Creag an Fhamhair is described and illustrated. Stone walls, an entrance and an outer earthwork have been identified. The ruin at Obhair Latha, meaning " The Day's Work." consists of four columns of rude, strong masonry with apertures and was a defensive structure. The vitrified fort at Gairloch is said to have been used as a stronghold by the Macbeaths, and subsequently the M'Leods.

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Published
30-11-1924
How to Cite
Thomson, W. (1924). An Account of several Antiquities in Gairloch Parish, Ross-shire. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 58, 131-139. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.058.131.139
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