General view of interior of tower house from North Pl. 72D
SC 359607
Description General view of interior of tower house from North Pl. 72D
Catalogue Number SC 359607
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of AG 3800
Scope and Content Interior (from north) of first floor of tower-house of Kilchurn Castle on the banks of Loch Awe, Glenorchy, Argyll Kilchurn Castle was founded before 1449 by Sir Colin Campbell on land given to him by his father in 1432. It was the base of the Campbells of Glenorchy until the 17th century when, as Earls of Breadalbane, they acquired grander castles elsewhere. The mid-15th-century first-floor hall was entered via a forestair from the courtyard (right). Two doors at the south and east corners (facing) lead to vaulted chambers. Between them are stairs up to a latrine (right) and down to the ground floor (left). Stone tower-houses were popular, especially in lawless regions, from the 14th to the 17th century. They were cheap compared to a proper castle because they were secure against the everyday danger of armed raiders and thieves, but not against artillery. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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