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Tap o' Noth, Aberdeenshire

Tap o' Noth is an Iron Age hillfort on the hill of the same name, located near Rhynie, Aberdeenshire. The Iron Age hillfort is one of the largest in Scotland, consisting of 52 acres enclosed by a stone rampart. More than 100 house platforms have been recorded between the rampart and a massive wall that further protects the hill's summit. It is within the council area of Aberdeenshire.
Historic Environment Scotland Scheduled Monument SM63.

Place Type: Hillfort
Historic County: Aberdeenshire
Lat, Long: 57.3513,-2.8583
Grid Reference: NJ 4845 2930
Civil Parish: Rhynie CP
Council Area: Aberdeenshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 304826
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tap_o'_Noth,_Aberdeenshire_304826

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