WII-3 Strathlachlan
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Wayfarer II
N 56° 06.508 W 005° 12.542
30V E 362626 N 6220350
The original structure was built then and later replaced by a 15th century keep. The chief of the MacLachlans was killed at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. At that time, the castle was ravaged by the Campbells.
Waymark Code: WM2G7
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/11/2005
Views: 45
Built sometime between the 13th
and 15th centuries; setting of the actual date is under scholarly debate.
Has a unique design in Scotland. Outward appearance is of a large keep.
Interior actually consists of two large tenements between which is an open
court. Tenements are connected along the north side.
Outside dimensions: 70' north
to south, 54' east to west, 43' to top of battlements.
Situated on the eastern shore
of Loch Fyne near the present day town of Newton. The castle is four miles
from Inverary.
Fortifications were constructed
around the castle for protection.
Four stories plus cellars and
battlements. Great Hall on second floor is said to have been used as a
"council room and gathering hall on festal occasions".
Rain water was collected for
communal use in the ground floor well (really a cistern system).