Ben Freiceadain

Nearest town:
Thurso (14km NNE)
OS reference:
ND059557
OS sheets:
11, 12
Latitude:
58° 28' 46.28 N
Longitude:
3° 36' 49.86 W
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Image of Ben Freiceadain (Hillfort) by thelonious

02/08/2016 – Wonderful open view across Caithness from Ben Freiceadain hillfort

thelonious
thelonious Aug 7, 2016
Image of Ben Freiceadain (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Northern flank, looking west(ish). Note the standing stone defining what I presume to be the original entrance.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
GLADMAN
GLADMAN Jun 11, 2014
Image of Ben Freiceadain (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

The best of the artificial defences cover the northern arc. Near sheer flanks protect the other points of the compass.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
GLADMAN
GLADMAN Jun 11, 2014
Image of Ben Freiceadain (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Looking west to Loch Shurrery and the ‘Flow Country’.... for me perhaps the essence of Caithness.... the landscape a little unnerving when the rain sweeps in to mute colour tone.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
GLADMAN
GLADMAN Jun 11, 2014
Image of Ben Freiceadain (Hillfort) by GLADMAN

Approaching from Ben Dorrery.... always good to see a hillfort still cradling an even more ancient cairn, particularly of the chambered variety.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
GLADMAN
GLADMAN Jun 11, 2014
Image of Ben Freiceadain (Hillfort) by Lianachan

Seen from neighbouring Ben Dorrery. You can make out the chambered cairn at the top.

Image credit: Lianachan
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Lianachan Apr 23, 2006

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Ben Freiceadain

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Lianachan Apr 23, 2006

A short walk from the mast atop Ben Dorrery, although it’s across heather – so avoid during tic season. This fort, also known as Buaile Oscar, covers a fairly large area and makes good use of natural rock defenses.

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