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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNDBHAIRDGHALL | Dundbhairdghall Dundbhairdghall Dundbhairdghall Dun Dhearduil (Vitrified Fort) |
Revd. [Reverend] Hugh McColl Fort William John McDonald (Guide). Fort William John McMaster Fort William Rev. Dr. Stewart, Nether Lochaber, By Oban |
160 | "On the side of the glen (Glen Nevis), opposite the S.W. [South West] part of Benevis lie scattered in ruins. the east vestiges of a very ancient building, which, in a very few years hence will be entirely demolished. It is forgotten in the annals of fame, and tradition itself, has hardly been able to preserve the name it bore, Viz. [videlicit] Dundhairdghall. It stands upon the very summit of a green Hill, about 400 Yards perpendicular in height. The traces of the building are still visible, and the past now remaining runs round the whole top of the hill, (the compass of which is 150 Yards), not in any regular form, but following exactly the verge of the steep, so as to command the greatest Strength possible. The figure is nearly oval. By its situation upon this elevated spot, it commands part of Mamore, and the whole of Glenevis. and must have been originally intended for a place of defence. This opinion seems to be confirmed by the size of the work. and by its being in sight of the Castle of Inverlochy. Dundhairdghall appears to have been a fort of great antiquity and not inferior in this respect to Inverlochy castle indeed of the two it seems the more ancient. It is thought to have served as an outwork for strengthening that place, when it was a royal residence. Authentic information is upon the record. of the Kings of Scotland having resided at Inverlochy in the time of Charles the Great of France granting the co-antiquity of these buildings. Dundhairdghall is not less than 1000 years old. The part of the wall that remains, is no more than from 2 to 4 feet high and is vitrified all round. How the fire was applied can be only conjectured. Of the era, history, and use of this place, tradition is totally silent. And in fact when the history of Inverlochy Castle itself is involved in so much obscurity and fable, no wonder that its watch tower should moulder into forgetfulness and oblivion." Statistical Account of Scotland. |
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Parish of Kilmallie -- Co [County] Inverness -- 57.DUNDBHAIRDGHALL Remains of Vitrified Fort on Plan (German Text)
Transcriber's notes
There is only one description on this page. I have removed the following rows:DUN DHEARDUIL (Vitrified Fort)
Remains of VITRIFIED FORT [Dundbhairdghall]
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Celia Skelton
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