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The Hermitage, Ossian's Seat
Date 1999 - 2000
Event ID 1001561
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1001561
Near to Ossian’s cave, overlooking the river, is a feature made up of large boulders and a stone seat. Many of the boulders appear to have been stacked, ruling out natural deposition, and their location would suggest that they were actively positioned to enhance the site. The rocks have been arranged in such a way as to create a screen for rock shelves overlooking the river. There is little direct evidence of construction apart from a right-angled seat, made from mortared stones set against the side overlooking the river. It would appear that this was again, part of the original design of the Hermitage, affording good views over the river, and a romantic location.
This may be the source of the confusion noted on the 1st edition maps, which show Ossian’s cave and the Hermitage nearby each other.
(HER99 10)
