Aerial view.
B 16749
Description Aerial view.
Date 1988
Collection RCAHMS Aerial Photography
Catalogue Number B 16749
Category Photographs and Off-line Digital Images
Copies SC 379154, SC 1729563
Scope and Content Fort at Beattock Hill, Dumfries and Galloway Crowning the summit of Beattock Hill, just over 1km west of Beattock, lie the impressive remains of a fort. Quarrying has destroyed part of the fort. Seen from the air, the fort is impressive within its twin ditches and stone rampart. The entrance lies on the south-west. Outside the fort is a small cluster of hut-circles, probably marking the earliest occupation at this site. Whilst appearing impressive, many hillforts probably were constructed as displays of prestige and power by tribal leaders. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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