MHG51298 - Gallows Hill (Cnoc na Croiche), Kishorn
Summary
Oral history indicates that this hill was connected with Courthill, being the site of the gallows during the medieval period.
Type and Period (1)
- GALLOWS (In use, Medieval to 16th Century - 1058 AD to 1600 AD)
Protected Status
- None recorded
Full Description
The following information was supplied by a local researcher, Paul Swan: The moot-hill of Courthill (Cnoc a' mhoid) is where the lairds of the Applecross Mackenzies carried out their court of justice. It lies adjacent to St. Donan's chapel & on the old parish boundary between Applecross & Lochcarron. For those unlucky enough to be sentenced to death, there was the ½ mile uphill trudge to Gallows Hill, where presumably sentence was carried out. <1>-<4>
Gallows Hill is named on Blacks new large map of Scotland 1862. <5>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SHG23871 Text/Correspondence: Swan, P. 2008-9. Correspondence from Paul Swan regarding several sites in the Lochcarron area. Yes. Digital.
- <2> SHG23872 Text/Manuscript: Swan, P. Gallows Hill. Yes. Digital.
- <3> SHG23809 Image/Photograph(s): Swan, P. 2008-11. Photographs of various HER sites submitted by Paul Swan. Colour. Yes. Digital.
- <4> SHG23934 Image/Drawing: Swan, P. 2008. Annotated maps of Lochcarron area. Yes.
- <5> SHG23887 Image/Map: Black. 1862. Extract from Blacks new large map of Scotland 1862. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 83788 40875 (40m by 40m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG84SW |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Civil Parish | LOCHCARRON |
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