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Latitude: 56.5632 / 56°33'47"N
Longitude: -5.5432 / 5°32'35"W
OS Eastings: 182390
OS Northings: 746865
OS Grid: NM823468
Mapcode National: GBR DCPC.PQ1
Mapcode Global: WH0FR.T9LF
Entry Name: Glensanda Castle
Scheduled Date: 18 March 1985
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
Source ID: SM4358
Schedule Class: Cultural
Category: Secular: castle
Location: Ardgour
County: Highland
Electoral Ward: Fort William and Ardnamurchan
Traditional County: Argyllshire
The monument consists of an oblong 15th century tower house of two main storeys, the foundation of a building to its south and the knoll top, on which the tower house is built. The walls of the latter survive to parapet height and the architectural detail is fine.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
The monument is of national importance for architectural studies in W Scotland and for studies of social organisation in the W Isles from the 15th century onwards.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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Source: Historic Environment Scotland
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