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Kirkeoch Hill

Fort (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Site Name Kirkeoch Hill

Classification Fort (Period Unassigned)(Possible)

Canmore ID 63887

Site Number NX64NE 1

NGR NX 6609 4966

Datum OSGB36 - NGR

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  • Council Dumfries And Galloway
  • Parish Twynholm
  • Former Region Dumfries And Galloway
  • Former District Stewartry
  • Former County Kirkcudbrightshire

Archaeology Notes

NX64NE 1 6609 4966.

(NX 6610 4966) Fort (NR) (Site of)

OS 6" map (1910)

(Not in ONB) 'Kirkeoch Hill' is a fairly steep-sided hill with a flat top. The published site occupies the highest point and commands extensive views, including the whole of the Dee estuary to the south. No trace of a fort could be found and enquiries at Kirkeoch farm proved negative.

Visited by OS (WDJ) 21 January 1971.

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