Dundee Law

Dundee Law
Dundee Law as seen from The Old Steeple
Highest point
Elevation174 m (571 ft)[1]
Prominence78 m (256 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingTump[2]
Coordinates56°28′11″N 2°59′24″W / 56.469734°N 2.990000°W / 56.469734; -2.990000
Geography
Dundee Law is located in Dundee City council area
Dundee Law
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Dundee Law in the Dundee City council area.
Dundee Law is located in Scotland
Dundee Law
Dundee Law
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Dundee Law in Scotland
LocationDundee, Scotland
Geology
Rock age~400-415 million years
Mountain type(s)Crag and tail, Volcanic sill

Dundee Law is a hill in the centre of Dundee, Scotland, and is the highest point in the city. The Law is what remains of a volcanic sill, which is the result of volcanic activity around 400 million years ago.[3] With a large war memorial at its summit, it is the most prominent feature on the local skyline.[4]

  1. ^ "Dundee | History, Facts, & Points of Interest | Britannica".
  2. ^ "Mountain Search".
  3. ^ "Dundee Law". Dundee City Council. Retrieved 23 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Dundee Law". Dundee City Council. Retrieved 24 July 2014.