Applecross

Article summary

Applecross ( , historically anglicized as Combrich ) is a peninsula in Wester Ross, in the Scottish Highlands. It is bounded by Loch Kishorn to the south, Loch Torridon to the north, and Glen Shieldaig to the east. On its western side is Applecross Bay and the Inner Sound. The peninsula is mountainous, sparsely populated, and has only two small roads joining the mainland. One of these roads traverses the famous Bealach na Bà. The former monastery of Applecross was founded in the 7th century by Saint Máel Ruba in the 7th century; a sculptured stone is all that remains.

Key claims

1. date of death: 1650 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of foundation: 0722-04-21 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of death is "1650". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of foundation is "0722-04-21". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
5. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1365255088