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probably been of earth.

Torregles
Cullochan Castle
On the top of the high bank thickly
wooded which forms the N. [North] side of the glen of
the Cargen Water and about 1/2 m. [mile] above the
Glen Mill is the site of Cullochan Castle.
The situation is a natural projection formed
by the debouchement of a small ravine on
the E [East] into the main glen and originally it
appears to have been formed into a mote by
the excavation of a deep trench opening.
into each hollow at either end. The
area thus cut off rises to a height of 10' or 11'
above the bottom of the trench and on the
opposite side presents a steep declivity to
the Cargen Water some 80' below. The summit
has been hollowed out, possibly to secure a
foundation for a later & stone built structure
the walls of which are partially exposed but
on the W. [West] between the hollow & the trench
there exists a flat area at the highest level
which probably represents the original sum:
:mit. Along the edge of the counterscarp
of the trench runs a low stony mound.
Mr. Watson visited & planned this place
and measurements may be obtained from
him. The site is so typical of that of a

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