West Mains of Ethie (Promontory Fort) — The Modern Antiquarian

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Image of West Mains of Ethie (Promontory Fort) by LesHamilton

West Mains of Ethie promontory viewed from the north.

Image credit: Les Hamilton

LesHamilton Jul 4, 2015

Image of West Mains of Ethie (Promontory Fort) by LesHamilton

West Mains of Ethie promontory from the south.

Image credit: Les Hamilton

LesHamilton Jul 4, 2015

Image of West Mains of Ethie (Promontory Fort) by LesHamilton

The promontory at West Mains of Ethie.

Image credit: Les Hamilton

LesHamilton Jul 4, 2015

Image of West Mains of Ethie (Promontory Fort) by LesHamilton

Looking south from West Mains of Ethie promontary.

Image credit: Les Hamilton

LesHamilton Jul 4, 2015

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West Mains of Ethie

Promontory Fort

LesHamilton Jul 4, 2015

Visited: July 2, 2015

This site lies on the clifftop, 300 metres due south of West Mains farm, and was the first one I visited during my ‘expedition’ to Prail Castle, farther north. Discovered in 1961, West Mains Of Ethie promontory fort was found to have been defended by triple banks and ditches across the base of the headland, broken by a centrally placed entrance which was approached by a causeway. There is an excellent aerial photograph of the promontory on the RCAHMS website.

There is more to read about excavations at West Mains of Ethie on the Canmore website.

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