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Field Visit
Date 12 December 1966
Event ID 640850
Category Recording
Type Field Visit
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/640850
The tradition of a battle between Malcolm and Torfinn is still known locally at Blar nam Feinne. The majority of the alleged associated mounds have been destroyed by forestry operations; only about 20 remain and these are considerably mutilated. Composed of stones, they measure on average 6.0m diameter and 0.6m in height. They would appear to be field clearance heaps forming a minor field system, but afforestation has obliterated any trace of field walls or hut circles.
Visited by OS (NKB) 12 December 1966
