Dundee Law
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. With a large war memorial at its summit, it is the most prominent feature on the local skyline.
| Dundee Law | |
|---|---|
Dundee Law as seen from The Old Steeple | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Prominence | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Listing | Tump |
| Coordinates | 56.469734°N 2.990000°W |
| Geography | |
Dundee Law in the Dundee City council area. Dundee Law Dundee Law in Scotland | |
| Location | Dundee, Scotland |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | ~400-415 million years |
| Mountain type | Crag and tail, Volcanic sill |
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