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Stormont Loch
Island Dwelling (Period Unknown)
Site Name Stormont Loch
Classification Island Dwelling (Period Unknown)
Canmore ID 28877
Site Number NO14SE 11
NGR NO 1896 4212
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/28877
- Council Perth And Kinross
- Parish Blairgowrie
- Former Region Tayside
- Former District Perth And Kinross
- Former County Perthshire
NO14SE 11 1896 4212
(NO1896 4212 ) Castle (NR) (Site of)
OS 6" map (1900).
Not to be confused with NO14SE 55.
A small island in the centre of which is an oblong hollow surrounded with a dyke or rampart of stones and earth. Traces of a building were still visible in 1843. Traditionally stated to have been a place of refuge and/or centre of smuggling activity. The name Stormont (Store-mount) is supposed to refer to the storing of valuables in times of peril.
NSA 1845; Name Book 1865.
Field Visit (6 March 1969)
According to the farmer, Mr.C.Howe, of Lochside, all that remains on the island is a rubble mound. Temporarily by-passed until a boat is available. Visited by OS (RD), 6 March 1969.
