Coming closer to home, here is a map and list for Skye.
Name
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Grid Ref
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Broch
|
Possible
broch
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Galleried
dun
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Dun Boreraig
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NG19485311
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Yes
|
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Dun Colbost
|
NG20554947
|
Yes
|
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Dun Osdale
|
NG24124641
|
Yes
|
||
Glen Heysdal
|
NG29874537
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Feorlig
|
NG29934235
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Fiadhairt
|
NG23115042
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Hallin
|
NG25665927
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Borriafiach
|
NG23556371
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Gearymore
|
NG23676490
|
Yes
|
||
Rubh an Dunain
|
NG39581596
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Sleadale
|
NG32382920
|
Yes
|
||
Dun
Ard An T-sabhail
|
NG31803333
|
Yes
|
||
Dun
Ardtreck
|
NG33503581
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Beag
|
NG33953861
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Diarmaid
|
NG35453816
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Garsin
|
NG36093878
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Alighlinn
|
NG30984260
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Arkaig
|
NG34994261
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Borve
|
NG34265257
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Flashader
|
NG35115349
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Edinbain
|
NG35355092
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Suledale
|
NG37445255
|
Yes
|
||
NG38915688
|
Yes
|
|||
Kingsburgh
|
NG39035586
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Liath
|
NG35987002
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Bornesketaig
|
NG37267161
|
Yes
|
||
Dun a Cheitechin
|
NG41754785
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Borve
|
NG45914772
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Flodigarry
|
NG46397196
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Grugaig
|
NG53541229
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Liath
|
NG54331427
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Ringill
|
NG56191708
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Kearstach
|
NG59641745
|
Yes
|
||
Dunan an Aislidh
|
NG53203571
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Raisaburgh
|
NG50326427
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Greanan
|
NG50556529
|
Yes
|
||
Dun Choinnich
|
NG68290834
|
Yes
|
I would say Borrafiah and Gearymore are definitely brochs - enough preserved to see the broch type circular structure of galleries and guard cells
ReplyDeleteI agree. I'll amend the list.
ReplyDeleteAlan Broch researcher,
DeleteThe fort structures were constructed to protect the ordinary people and the animals. I have found that most of the forts are of a irregular shape with a wide entrance for carts and larger animals. In most of the forts, round houses are still visible and small enclosures. The fort entrances were built with guard cells and thick walls in the side most open to attack.
When I find a Broch, I also look for a fort nearby.
Let's test your theory then: I'll plot brochs and forts on the same map.
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