Giant’s Dike

Also known as:
Barstobrick Hill
Nearest town:
Castle Douglas (7km ENE)
OS reference:
NX68736065
OS sheets:
83, 84
Latitude:
54° 55' 23.22 N
Longitude:
4° 2' 54.73 W
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Giant’s Dike

markj99
markj99 Feb 15, 2022

Visited 14.02.22

Giant’s Dike Hillfort consists of a ruined wall surrounding the upper slopes of Barstobrick Hill c. 1.75 miles N of Ringford in Dumfries and Galloway. According to Canmore ID 64189 (go to Links) there are remnants of the wall running from N to S on the hill, the E Flank relying on a steep craggy slope for natural defence. The internal area of the fort has no significant features beyond the modern addition of Nielson’s Monument on the summit of Barstobrick Hill.

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