Dunearn

Dunearn
Dunearn from the south west in winter
Dunearn is located in Nairn
Dunearn
Dunearn
Shown within Nairn
Coordinates57°27′02″N 3°47′01″W / 57.4505°N 3.7836°W / 57.4505; -3.7836
TypeHill fort
Length245 metres (804 ft)
Width45 metres (148 ft)
Height266 metres (873 ft) AOD
History
MaterialStone, earth
PeriodsIron Age, Pictish

Dunearn is a hill fort located 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south south east of Nairn in Highland, Scotland. It is situated on a steep-sided hill called Doune rising to approximately 266 metres (873 ft) above ordnance datum just south of Dulsie Bridge (which provides a modern crossing of the River Findhorn) in the parish of Ardclach.[1][2]

The site commands uninterrupted views in all directions of the valley of the Findhorn including towards the pass of Streens in the west, which leads to upper Strath Dearn.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b "Dunearn". Canmore. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
  2. ^ Ordnance Survey. OS Maps Online (Map). 1:25,000. Leisure. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  3. ^ “Dunearn“ Ancient Monuments, quoting Historic Scotland. Retrieved 28 May 2018.