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?)

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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>

Sources/Archives (1)

<1> SHG24234 Text/Correspondence: Kirby, J E. 07/2007. Correspondence between Jim Kirby and Kirsty Cameron (HCAU): Forts and Islands. Yes. Digital.

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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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