Field Visit
Date 3 September 1954
Event ID 569187
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/569187
This promontory comprises two main areas: 'A', a large plateau with slight undulations, but no visible trace of foundations; and 'B', and elongated spur, much broken, also with no trace of foundations. A ditch-like entrenchment cuts off the spur from the plateau. It is formed by the natural scarp of the spur and a partly artificial bank in front (W). It may form part of the defensive works, but this is not certain as the whole area is too much broken, and covered in vegetation.
This would be an ideal situation for a castle or keep, and the NSA (1845) states "Nothing now remains of this fortress but parts of the foundation, which are still visible in some parts," supporting the theory that such a building existed here.
Visited by OS (JLD) 3 September 1954
