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Castle Calvay is a medieval castle situated on an island in Loch Boisdale in South Uist, Hebrides. The castle dates to the medieval period and comprises the remains of a fortified stronghold strategically positioned within the loch. The structure reflects the defensive architecture typical of island castles in the Scottish Hebrides, serving as a seat of power for local clan interests. The castle remains an important archaeological monument representing the medieval settlement patterns and maritime lordship characteristic of the Western Isles during the medieval period.
Castle Calvay,castle,Calvay,Loch Boisdale is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5853. View the official record →
Castle Calvay is a medieval castle situated on an island in Loch Boisdale in South Uist, Hebrides. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5853.
Castle Calvay,castle,Calvay,Loch Boisdale dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle,calvay,loch boisdale. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Castle Calvay,castle,Calvay,Loch Boisdale is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM5853.
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