The Doon (Twynholm)

Nearest town:
Kirkcudbright (4km ESE)
OS reference:
NX66035438
OS sheets:
83, 84
Latitude:
54° 51' 57.92 N
Longitude:
4° 5' 15.8 W
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Image of The Doon (Twynholm) (Hillfort) by markj99

The Doon (Twynholm) Hillfort as viewed from the A75.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
markj99
markj99 Feb 24, 2021
Image of The Doon (Twynholm) (Hillfort) by markj99

Ascending Doon Hill from E towards The Doon (Twynholm) Hillfort.

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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markj99 Feb 24, 2021
Image of The Doon (Twynholm) (Hillfort) by markj99

The featureless inner enclosure of The Doon (Twynholm).

Image credit: Mark Johnstone
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markj99 Feb 24, 2021

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The Doon (Twynholm)

markj99
markj99 Feb 24, 2021

The Doon (Twynholm) is a ruined hillfort c 0.25 miles W of Twynholm. It lies within a circle of mature trees at the summit of Doon Hill. Canmore ID 64068 (go to Links) considers there to be an inner enclosure 24m across surrounded by an oval outer enclosure measuring up to a maximum of 65m on a N-S axis. The outer enclosure consists of a grassy rampart up to 2m high surrounded by a 9m ditch. No central features were observed.

Directions: Take the W road into Twynholm off the A75. Within 50 yards the 30 mph limit starts. Park at the gateway on the R within 30 yards. Walk along the edge of the field for c.100 yards to a gate into the adjacent field. Head W up the hill c. 200 yards to the obvious circle of large trees at the summit of Doon Hill.

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