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Giant's Dike

Hillfort

<b>Giant's Dike</b>Posted by markj99Image © Mark Johnstone
Also known as:
  • Barstobrick Hill

Nearest Town:Castle Douglas (7km ENE)
OS Ref (GB):   NX68736065 / Sheets: 83, 84
Latitude:54° 55' 23.22" N
Longitude:   4° 2' 54.73" W

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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.
Posted by markj99
15th February 2022ce
Edited 15th February 2022ce

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Canmore ID 64189


Giant's Dike Hillfort on Canmore
Posted by markj99
15th February 2022ce