2016

NH5328 : Urquhart Castle

taken 8 years ago, near to Strone, Highland, Scotland

This is 1 of 36 images, with title Urquhart Castle in this square
Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle dates from the medieval period and despite the fighting it witnessed over the years, survived until 1692 when the Clan Grant, who were garrisoning the castle on behalf of the Hanoverians, blew it up to prevent it falling into the hands of the Jacobites.

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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Lakes, Wetland, Bog Derelict, Disused Primary Subject: Castle
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NH5328, 205 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Euan Nelson   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 24 April, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 27 April, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NH 5307 2859 [10m precision]
WGS84: 57:19.4469N 4:26.5090W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NH 5303 2855
View Direction
Northeast (about 45 degrees)
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