Monument record MHG11736 - Cnoc Chaisteal
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NH 7773 9000 (10m by 10m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NH79SE |
| Geographical Area | SUTHERLAND |
| Old County | SUTHERLAND |
| Civil Parish | DORNOCH |
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Full Description
NH79SE 16 7774 9001.
Cnoc Chaisteal, the highest point of the ridge between Evelix (NH 7692 9001) and Loch-an-Treel (NH 776 900), is said to be the site of a tower or fort, built by Wm Sutherland of Evelix about 1570 'so as to keep a look-out on the Burgh of Dornoch. It can be seen that the highest point ... has been flattened as for a building'.
W Calder 1955.
The name Cnoc Chaisteal is not known locally, but the site of the tower is believed to be at NH 7774 9001, the highest point on a moraine with a commanding view. There is no ground trace of any structure, and no evidence for a fort here.
Visited by OS (A A) 31 March 1971.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2016 Text/Publication/Volume: Calder, W. 1955. County of Sutherland. 43.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
