Loch Allallaidh
| Loch Allallaidh | ||
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| Geographical location | Islay , Argyll and Bute , Scotland | |
| Tributaries | 3 streams | |
| Drain | Brook to the Laggan | |
| Location close to the shore | Ardtalla | |
| Data | ||
| Coordinates | 55 ° 44 '47 " N , 6 ° 6' 47" W | |
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| length | 430 m | |
| width | 270 m | |
Loch Allallaidh is a lake on the Scottish Hebridean island of Islay . It is located in the unpopulated, hilly region in the east of the island in the triangle between the mountains Beinn Bheigier , Beinn Bhàn and Glas Bheinn . The closest settlement is Ardtalla, about six kilometers to the southeast . The lake is a maximum of about 430 m long and 270 m wide. Loch Allallaidh is fed by three small streams that flow into the north and east. In the east, a stream flows out of the lake, which ultimately drains over the Laggan into Laggan Bay . Loch Allallaidh is not connected to the island's road network.
Historical finds
About 50 m from the south bank is an almost round island with a diameter of 25 to 30 m. Its banks are surrounded by the remains of a wall that is up to 1.20 m high today, which served to secure a fort. This was located on an area between seven and nine meters in diameter in the middle of the island and was surrounded by an 80 cm high wall, which is now largely earth-covered. A second island, twelve meters to the northwest, is connected to the lake shore by an underwater dam. Since the enclosure wall of the fort island could have had an opening in a north-westerly direction, it is likely that another dam once existed between the two islands, which was the access route to the fort.
One kilometer west of the lake may be the remains of a medieval settlement. This is said to have included five oval and one round hut, which were arranged in a row. However, it was not found during a later inspection. However, the remains of a later settlement, which consisted of at least five rectangular buildings, were found. There are also traces of agriculture from this period.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Entry on Loch Allallaidh in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)
- ↑ entry to Allalladh in Canmore, the database of Historic Environment Scotland (English)