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Note
Date 12 November 2014 - 23 May 2016
Event ID 1045718
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Note
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/1045718
This fort occupies a rugged promontory which projects from the coastal escarpment high above the shore to the W of Laig Bay. While overlooked by the cliffs to the S, it is nevertheless a strong position with a deep natural gully across its neck on the SE. The remains of a wall can be traced along the SE flank of the promontory's summit overlooking the gully, turning sharply back at the S corner to peter out on the W flank. Occasional outer facing- stones can be seen along its line, including a few set rather further down the slope at the southern corner where they possibly indicate an outer line of defence enhancing the protection of a natural ramp leading up to the entrance. The interior, which measures about 60m from NW SE by a maximum of 50m transversely (0.25ha), is rough and uneven but at least six circular house platforms have been dug into the slope.
Information from An Atlas of Hillforts of Great Britain and Ireland – 23 May 2016. Atlas of Hillforts SC2524
