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Caisteal Cona Bhacain


Caisteal Cona Bhacain is an interesting site in that it is of a type unique to the Glen Lyon area. Sometimes described as a homestead, sometimes described as a fort, what is clear from the remains is that this structure was certainly defensive in nature. Massive boulders make up a circular wall between 3m and 4m thick, with an entrance at the eastern end.

The plan of the structure is oval in shape, measuring approximately 27m east to west by 20m north to south.

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Alternative names for Caisteal Cona Bhacain

Caisteal a' Chonbhacain; Cashlie

Where is Caisteal Cona Bhacain?

Caisteal Cona Bhacain is in the parish of Fortingall and the county of Perthshire.

Grid reference: NN 4828 4168

Lat / long: 56.54194853, -4.469142781

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Ben Lawers & Glen Lyon (Loch Tay, Killin & Kenmore)
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Weather at Caisteal Cona Bhacain

2°C
max 2°C / min 2°C
10km/h SSW
1030mb
94%
24%
08:01 17:02

Few clouds
Weather observed at Comrie at 00:59

References (websites)

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Ancient sites near Caisteal Cona Bhacain

Cona Bhacain standing stone

0.1km away

Tirai standing stone

6.9km away

Tigh na Cailleach sacred site

10.3km away

Kerrowmore stone circle

11.3km away

Kerrowmore fort

11.7km away

Acharn standing stone

12.7km away

Kinnell stone circle

12.9km away

St Adamnan's Cross standing stone

15.5km away

Eilean nam Faoileag crannog

16.8km away
more ancient sites....
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Castles near Caisteal Cona Bhacain

Meggernie Castle

8.4km away

Kerrowmore motte

11.7km away

Finlarig Castle

12.0km away

Castle of Eilan Rowan (site of)

12.5km away

Kinnell House

12.9km away

Edramucky Castle (site of)

14.8km away

Achallader Castle

16.2km away

House of Carwhin

17.4km away

Loch Dochart Castle

17.6km away
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Pictish stones near Caisteal Cona Bhacain

Struan Class I symbol stone

40.3km away

Old Kilmadock 1 Class II symbol stone

44.9km away

Old Kilmadock 2 Class I symbol stone

45.0km away

Priest's Stone Class III cross-slab

46.7km away

Fowlis Wester Class II cross-slab

47.6km away

Fowlis Wester Church Class III cross-slab

47.6km away

Dunfallandy Stone Class II cross slab

48.6km away

Logierait Class II cross-slab

49.5km away

Blackford Class I symbol stone

54.2km away
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Pictish sites near Caisteal Cona Bhacain

Norrie's Law hoard

98.2km away

Torvean silver chain

103.2km away

Todholes (possible) silver chain

110.4km away

Borland silver chain

111.1km away

Haddington silver chain

122.7km away

Whitecleugh silver chain

125.8km away

Traprain Law silver chain

127.7km away

Whitlaw silver chain

137.1km away

Burghead fort

142.2km away
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Accommodation near Caisteal Cona Bhacain

The Bridge Of Lochay Hotel
hotelKillin
11.4km away
Killin Hotel
hotelKillin
12.2km away
Braveheart Backpackers
hostelKillin
12.3km away
The Courie Inn
hotel, pubKillin
12.5km away
Inverardran House
bed and breakfastCrianlarich
17.1km away
Bridge of Orchy Hotel
hotel, bunkhouse, pub, restaurantBridge of Orchy
18.5km away
Tyndrum Lodge Hotel
hotelTyndrum
18.9km away
Best Western The Crianlarich Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barCrianlarich
19.0km away
Crianlarich SYHA Hostel
hostelCrianlarich
19.0km away
Ardeonaig Hotel and Restaurant
hotelArdeonaig
19.4km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Caisteal Cona Bhacain

Glenlyon Tearoom
caféBridge of Balgie
11.3km away
The Courie Inn
hotel, pubKillin
12.5km away
Bridge of Orchy Hotel
hotel, bunkhouse, pub, restaurantBridge of Orchy
18.5km away
The Green Welly Stop
restaurant, caféTyndrum
18.9km away
Best Western The Crianlarich Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barCrianlarich
19.0km away
The Rod & Reel
pubCrianlarich
19.0km away
Monachyle Mhor Hotel
hotel, restaurantBalquhidder
21.9km away
Mhor 84 Motel
hotel, restaurantBalquhidder
22.8km away
Macdonald Loch Rannoch
hotel, restaurant, barKinloch Rannoch
24.2km away
Dunalastair Hotel
hotel, bar, restaurantKinloch Rannoch
24.7km away
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Published on the 14th of May 2010 at 4:19 pm. Updated on the 16th of July 2013 at 1:22 pm.

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