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Castle Tioram
56.7850° N, -5.8275° E
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Castle Tioram (; Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Tioram, meaning "dry castle") is a ruined castle that sits on the tidal island Eilean Tioram in Loch Moidart, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. It is located west of Acharacle, approximately 80 km (50 mi) from Fort William. Though hidden from the sea, the castle controls access to Loch Shiel. It is also known to the locals as "Dorlin Castle". The castle is a scheduled monument.
Historical Timeline
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Possible later medieval origins
13th–14th century
Somerled-era attribution
12th century
Seizure by government forces
c. 1692
Recapture and burning
1715
Restoration proposal and planning
1997
Dangerous Buildings Order
1998
Curtain wall collapse and repair
2000
Condition report
September 2014
Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Military Installations
Transportation and Communication Structures
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