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Archaeology Notes
Event ID 698940
Category Descriptive Accounts
Type Archaeology Notes
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/event/698940
NS24SW 2 2195 4484.
(NS 2195 4484) Dun (NR)
OS 6" map (1971)
Fort, Boydston.
J Smith 1895
This sub-oval fort measures 18 by 14m and is situated on a promontory with steep natural slopes on th E, S and W with a ditch some 40m wide and 3m below the fort, crossing the promontory on the N. Round the N side of the fort are the remains of a stone wall, 2m wide and 1.6m high. It occupies a commanding position with an extensive view of the coast. Visited by OS (DS) 14 September 1956
A dun (RCAHMS plan, 1953), generally as described above. Excavation has revealed a short stretch of the inner wall-face. There is evidence that the dun has had an additional defence on the NE side, about 6.0m from the main wall.
Resurveyed at 1:2500.
Visited by OS (JTT) 21 October 1964
No change; a dun generally as described.
Visited by OS (JRL) 13 October 1982
