Forse Castle
The remains of Forse Castle, dating from around 1200
Forse Castle is a ruined building dating from 1200 in the hamlet of Forse in the Caithness region in the Scottish council area of Highland.[1] It is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.[2]
The castle stands on a peninsula about 50 metres above sea level. It is surrounded on all sides by steep rocks and is cut off from the mainland by a natural ditch at the neck of the peninsula.[1]
Forse Castle was the stronghold of the Sutherland of Forse family, a cadet branch of the Clan Sutherland. They lived in it until around 1600.[1]
Shoreline near Forse Castle
References[]
- ^ a b c Robert Wilson Richmond. "Forse Castle". Caithness.org. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Forse Castle (SM621)". Retrieved 24 February 2019.
Coordinates: 58°17′06″N 3°19′30″W / 58.285°N 3.325°W
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- Ruined castles in Highland (council area)
- Clan Sutherland
- Buildings and structures in Caithness
- Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Highland
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