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Remains of 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. It is protected as a scheduled ancient monument.

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.

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.

Shoreline near Forse Castle. - geograph.org.uk - 1365199
Shoreline near Forse Castle

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Castillo de Forse para niños

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