2014
NS3974 : Dumbarton Castle: White Tower Crag from the Beak
taken 11 years ago, near to Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with Dumbarton Castle: White Tower in this square
Dumbarton Castle: White Tower Crag from the Beak
The rocky area in the foreground is on Dumbarton Rock's eastern peak, which is called the Beak. A deep cleft divides it from the western peak, which is called White Tower Crag (NS3974 : Dumbarton Castle: White Tower Crag), where a trig point and flag pole are located.
The River Clyde makes up much of the background. Visible on the right are parts of Levengrove Park, Posties Park, and Sandpoint.
The rocky area from which the picture was taken can be seen on the right in a picture of NS4074 : Dumbarton Castle: Magazine and eastern wall.
The River Clyde makes up much of the background. Visible on the right are parts of Levengrove Park, Posties Park, and Sandpoint.
The rocky area from which the picture was taken can be seen on the right in a picture of NS4074 : Dumbarton Castle: Magazine and eastern wall.
Dumbarton Rock and Castle :: NS4074
The Rock is a volcanic plug, and it has a long history as a fortified site. For further information, see the Geograph article "Dumbarton Rock and Castle": Link
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- Grid Square
- NS3974, 269 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Lairich Rig (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Wednesday, 5 November, 2014 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 18 November, 2014
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NS 3993 7449 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:56.2040N 4:33.8509W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: NS 4003 7448
- View Direction
- WEST (about 270 degrees)
