2005

NS4074 : Dumbarton Rock & Castle

taken 20 years ago, near to Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland

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Dumbarton Rock & Castle
Dumbarton Rock & Castle
A bastion of Dumbarton Castle perched above an almost-vertical cliff of Dumbarton Rock illustrates the suitability of this volcanic plug for defensive purposes. The Rock has been fortified since prehistoric times.

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Category: Geological feature
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Dumbarton Rock and Castle Other Photos: · Dumbarton Rock: sentry box and curtain wall ·
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NS4074, 248 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Andrew McEwan   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 27 November, 2005   (more nearby)
Submitted
Monday, 28 November, 2005
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NS 40 74 [1000m precision]
WGS84: 55:56.2208N 4:33.3044W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! NS 400 744
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