Dunearn
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.
Dunearn from the south west in winter | |
Dunearn Shown within Nairn | |
| Coordinates | 57.4505°N 3.7836°W |
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| Type | Hill fort |
| Length | 245 metres (804 ft) |
| Width | 45 metres (148 ft) |
| Height | 266 metres (873 ft) AOD |
| History | |
| Material | Stone, earth |
| Periods | Iron Age, Pictish |
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.
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