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Beacon Hill

Hillfort

<b>Beacon Hill</b>Posted by ginger ttImage © Ian Freeman
Nearest Town:Dumfries (5km E)
OS Ref (GB):   NX914764 / Sheet: 84
Latitude:55° 4' 11.95" N
Longitude:   3° 42' 3.32" W

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Beacon hill is a univallate iron age hill fort situated between the villages of Shawhead and Terregles. It commands great views and can be seen from miles around. the best view is probably from a layby on the A75 near Drummore heading down towards Dumfries ginger tt Posted by ginger tt
15th September 2009ce
Edited 15th September 2009ce