Tap o' Noth, Iron Age hillfort and archaeological site in Rhynie, Scotland
The fortification spans across 21 hectares with stone ramparts and contains over 100 house platforms between protective walls at 563 meters elevation.
Archaeological excavations revealed the fort's construction utilized vitrified stones, created through an intense heating process that fused the materials during ancient times.
Discoveries at the site include bronze artifacts, glass beads, and pottery fragments, indicating trade connections and social interactions across medieval Britain.
The site requires a walk from the dedicated car park with no public transportation access, and the terrain includes steady climbing to reach the summit.
Recent surveys identified up to 800 hut structures arranged in groups around central buildings, making it among the largest early medieval settlements in Britain.
Location: Aberdeenshire
Location: Rhynie
GPS coordinates: 57.35152,-2.85920
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:58
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