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Dec 5, 2020 10:49:16 #

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

Is that dry stone work? It's awesome!

Dec 5, 2020 10:58:27 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

AzPicLady wrote:

Is that dry stone work? It's awesome!

They used wood inside but the structure was drystone.

Dec 5, 2020 11:40:18 #

rdgreenwood Loc: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

Nice shots, but I wish there was something (or someone) in the shot to provide a sense of scale.

Dec 5, 2020 12:47:01 #

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Very, very nice! Never heard of them.

Dec 5, 2020 13:34:37 #

Delderby Loc: Derby UK

R.G. wrote:

According to info on this LINK they weren't optimised for defence and the inhabitants didn't have access to the top of the wall. But the only entrance was easily defended from inside.

Thanks RG - really enjoyed.

Dec 5, 2020 13:54:21 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

rdgreenwood wrote:

Nice shots, but I wish there was something (or someone) in the shot to provide a sense of scale.

Thanks. Yes, that would have been nice but I was very much on my own and I only had what you see.

Dec 5, 2020 13:56:06 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

David in Dallas wrote:

Very, very nice! Never heard of them.

Thank you David. Apparently they were unique to the north and west of Scotland.

Dec 5, 2020 13:56:24 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Delderby wrote:

Thanks RG - really enjoyed.

You're welcome.

Dec 5, 2020 14:13:34 #

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

R.G. wrote:

This is one of Glenelg's brochs (what's left of it). Thanks to the cavity wall insulation and the thatched roof they were probably quite warm places to live.
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Great images of magnificent dry stone masonry that has stood for several millennia! As I recall one of those near Glenelg had some of the spiral stairway remaining within the space between the inner and outer walls.

I love the travels you treat us to!

Y’r Coz’ in the Colonies

Dec 5, 2020 14:17:47 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Uuglypher wrote:

Yes, this one did have some of the cavity passageway intact and I enjoyed exploring it. Glad you enjoyed the photos.

Dec 7, 2020 22:51:28 #

steve L Loc: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire

Dec 8, 2020 01:06:41 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

steve L wrote:

Thank you Steve.

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