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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
The iconic Rock of the Clyde has heritage as breathtaking as its views over the Clyde, Loch Lomond and Argyll. This dramatic volcanic plug, which is Dumbarton Rock, in-filled the crater of a volcano that was active 350 million years ago. The rock is well exposed and inaccessible on all sides.
- Castle Road, Dumbarton, G82 1JJ, Dunbartonshire
2 de oct. de 2019 · Discover Dumbarton Rock in Dumbarton, Scotland: This volcanic plug boasts the longest recorded history of any Scottish stronghold.
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.
Dumbarton is a town on the River Clyde, west of Glasgow where you will find Dumbarton Castle. Founded in the fifth century, Dumbarton was once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Strathclyde. The key to the town’s original success was the volcanic rock, which is now home to Dumbarton Castle.
The industrious little town of Dumbarton can be found on the North bank of the river Clyde, with its rich history of shipbuilding, whisky and war, it still manages to be relevant in the ever-changing world. History.
Hace 5 días · Dumbarton Rock was a mighty stronghold in the Dark Ages. Waters swirl around the base of the volcanic rock, which rises almost vertical into the sky. From its twin peaks – White Tower Crag and the Beak – you can see for many miles.
