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Dumbarton Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Breatainn, pronounced [t̪unˈpɾʲɛʰt̪ɪɲ]; Welsh: Alt Clut) has the longest recorded history of any stronghold in Scotland. It sits on a volcanic plug of basalt known as Dumbarton Rock which is 240 feet (73 m) high and overlooks the Scottish town of Dumbarton.
- Site occupied since the Iron Age
- Scottish Government
Hace 23 horas · Discover more of the history of Dumbarton Castle, once a stronghold at the Norwegian frontier and later an important royal castle used by Mary Queen of Scots. Highlights of the history of Dumbarton Castle, from its days defending against the threat from Norway to its time as a royal castle.
15 de abr. de 2021 · About Dumbarton Castle. Dumbarton Castle was a medieval stronghold which over its many centuries has served as a wartime prison, royal shelter and defence against both foreign and national threats. Even the site upon which Dumbarton Castle sits – Dumbarton Rock – has an illustrious past.
- Lily Johnson
30 de abr. de 2024 · Read brief details of the history of Dumbarton Castle, a stronghold that stood at the heart of an ancient kingdom covering the area now known as Strathclyde. Contact us today for more information.
7 de ago. de 2020 · One of the oldest castles in Scotland, and certainly one of the most imposing and unique, Dumbarton Castle hides a rich history behind its stone walls, one that was crucial in the events that shaped the future of Scotland.
21 de ago. de 2019 · Charles Douglas explores the history of Dumbarton Castle, from Roman occupation to present day, as Scots, Vikings, Northumbrians and Picts have besieged its walls. Long ago there was a medieval Kingdom of Strathclyde that encompassed most of southern Scotland and northern England.
El castillo de Dumbarton ( gaélico Caisteal Dhùn Bhreatainn[t̪unˈpɾʲɛʰt̪ɪɲ]) es la fortaleza más antigua de Gran Bretaña. Domina la ciudad escocesa de Dumbarton, se encuentra en un cuello volcánico de roca basáltica conocido como Dumbarton Rock. Con una altura de 73 metros (240 pies). 1 . Historia[editar]
