MHG52592 - Fort, Torr a'Phloda
Summary
A fortified hilltop with ramparts visible as earthworks but obscured by bracken.
Type and Period (3)
- FORTIFICATION (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)
- RAMPART (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)
- FORT (Iron Age - 550 BC? to 560 AD?)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The prominent hill overlooking the narrows at Coalasnancon on the south side of Loch Leven has reportedly been fortified. The ramparts appear as little more than a denuded turf dyke, much obscured by bracken. <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NN 1425 6114 (100m by 100m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NN16SW |
| Civil Parish | LISMORE AND APPIN |
| Geographical Area | LOCHABER |
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