Cherry Island (Loch Ness)
- Cherry Island (Loch Ness)
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Cherry Island (Gaelic Eilean Muireach, meaning Murdoch's Island) is the only island in Loch Ness, Highland, Scotland, and is an example of a crannog.[1] The island is about 150 yards (140 m) from the shore near the southern end of the loch. The island was originally 160 feet (49 m) by 168 feet (51 m) across, but is now smaller as the level of the loch was raised when it became part of the Caledonian Canal.[1] The increase in the level of the loch caused a smaller natural island nearby, Dog Island, to be totally submerged.
A castle stood on the island during the 15th century; this was constructed of stone and oak wood and was probably used as a fortified refuge. It has been suggested that Cherry Island may have been a hunting lodge, with Dog Island the home for the hunting dogs.[1]
References
External links
- grid reference NH385102
- Highland Council Press Release picture and information about Cherry Island
Categories:- Highland geography stubs
- Archaeological sites in Highland (council area)
- Freshwater islands of Scotland
- Geography of Highland (council area)
- Crannógs
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