Dunnicaer Hillfort, Iron Age promontory fort near Stonehaven, Scotland.
The hillfort stands on a dramatic sea stack along the Aberdeenshire coast, featuring stone ramparts and defensive walls overlooking the North Sea.
Archaeological excavations revealed this site as the earliest known Pictish fort in Scotland, dating from the second to fourth centuries AD.
The discovery of Pictish symbol stones in 1832 at Dunnicaer provided significant evidence of early settlement patterns in northeastern Scotland.
The archaeological site requires careful navigation due to coastal erosion, and visitors should check tide times before attempting to reach the location.
Excavations uncovered rare artifacts including Roman glass, samian ware pottery, and a lead weight, indicating trade connections beyond the Roman frontier.
Location: Aberdeenshire
GPS coordinates: 56.95287,-2.19533
Latest update: March 14, 2025 11:04
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